REDMI has officially introduced its latest smartphones in the number series for the global markets, the REDMI 17 4G and the REDMI 17 5G.
The REDMI 17 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 processor with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, while the 4G variant runs on the MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra chipset with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.
As the name implies, the 5G version supports 5G connectivity, along with NFC and Bluetooth 5.1. Meanwhile, the 4G version supports Bluetooth 5.4.
Other than these differences, the hardware of both smartphones is almost the same. They sport a 6.9-inch HD+ (1600 x 720) LCD panel with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 825 nits of brightness in HMB mode. Their displays also support Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection and TÜV Rheinland certifications.
Both smartphones pack a 7,500mAh battery capacity with 45W fast charging and 22.5W wired reverse charging support.
They are equipped with a 50MP main camera and a secondary sensor at the back, while an 8MP selfie shooter is at the front.
Other features of both devices include HyperOS 3-based Android 16, dual stereo speakers, IP64 dust and splash resistance, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The REDMI 17 comes in black, deep blue, oak green, and lotus purple colors, while the REDMI 17 5G is available in black, deep blue, and vivid orange colorways.
The REDMI 17 4G is priced starting at USD 179 (~PHP 10,866) for the 4GB + 128GB model. The REDMI 17 5G, on the other hand, is already listed in Malaysia starting at MYR 769 (~PHP 11,413) for the base model. Both smartphones are expected to reach more markets soon.
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