Xiaomi is on the verge of unveiling the Redmi Note 17 series, which includes the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro, initially launched in China back in mid-July. Following its debut, the standard model made its way to India, while the company is simultaneously preparing global versions that boast slightly varied specifications.
Recent leaks have provided intriguing insights into the global models. These versions will feature marginally smaller batteries compared to their Chinese and Indian counterparts, an additional 8MP ultra-wide camera (which was notably absent in the initial models), and an upgraded selfie camera with a resolution bump to 16MP from 8MP.
In addition to these models, there is a new contender on the horizon—the Redmi Note 17 Pro, which features a sizable 6.83-inch display (1,280 x 2,772px, 120Hz, 3,500 nits, GG Victus 2). The Pro model will also enhance its selfie capabilities with a 32MP sensor, while maintaining a 50MP primary lens and an 8MP ultra-wide camera on the rear. However, specific details on the camera sensor sizes remain scarce, leaving room for potential surprises.
Leaked image of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The “Max” variant is set to make a significant impact with its impressive 9,210mAh battery, coupled with ultra-fast 100W charging capabilities. This marks a substantial increase over the 8,340mAh capacity anticipated for the global Note 17 Pro and bests the Chinese Pro's battery, which stands at 9,000mAh. Moreover, while the global and Chinese Pro models are limited to slower 67W charging, the Max variant's faster charging will be a notable advantage. For context, the standard Note 17 features a large 7-inch display but comes with a smaller battery capacity of 8,000mAh (for China/India) or 7,700mAh (for global models).
In terms of physical dimensions, the Max is expected to measure 163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6mm and weigh in at 230g, making it slightly thicker and heavier than its Chinese sibling, the Note 17 Pro, which measures 8.5mm and weighs 226g.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset
Powering the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will be the new Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset, a detail highlighted in a Geekbench result associated with the Xiaomi 2609FRA74G (thought to be the global Pro Max variant). The model tested came equipped with 8GB of RAM, although a 12GB option is also expected. Storage configurations are anticipated to range from 128GB to 512GB, utilizing UFS 2.1 for the 128GB version and UFS 4.0 for higher storage variants. The device will run on the latest Android 16 platform.
Leaked pricing information for the global Redmi Note 17 seriesRecent leaks have also revealed potential pricing for the upcoming global Redmi Note 17 lineup. The table below outlines the speculated pricing, although it should be noted that additional configurations may be available, particularly for the Pro Max model, which is expected to include a 12GB version.
| Model | Memory | Price (estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 17 4G | 4/128GB | €250 |
| 6/256GB | €300 | |
| Redmi Note 17 | 6/256GB | €400 |
| Redmi Note 17 Pro | 6/256GB | €500 |
| Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | 8/256GB | €600 |
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