Redmi 17 5G Teased With Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, 7900mAh Battery

Xiaomi’s subsidiary smartphone maker, Redmi, is launching its next 17 series smartphone lineup, the Redmi 17 5G, in India on September 3, 2026. Ahead of the launch, Redmi India teased key specifications and features. The smartphone maker confirmed that the Redmi 17 5G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, with a larger 7900mAh battery and a dual-AI camera. More details on Xiaomi’s official page about the Redmi 17 are blurred, but one page hints that the Redmi 17 5G will feature a 120Hz refresh rate, to be confirmed on August 31. Another blurred image, set to be revealed on September 1, 2026, hints that the Redmi 17 might support a 300% peak volume boost, similar to the Redmi Note 17 5G series recently launched in India. Ahead of the launch, Redmi has been revealing key details of the Redmi 17’s specifications and features. We also have leaks from credible sources. Let’s look at what the Redmi 17 smartphone will offer. Also Read: Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Launched with a 10000mAh Battery: Price Redmi 17 5G Officially Teased, Launching September 3 With Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 - Expected Specifications and Features Xiaomi’s official website just revealed plans to launch its next Redmi 17 5G smartphone on September 3, 2026, featuring a completely new design, upgraded specifications, and much more. Design On the design side, the Redmi 17 will have three colour options: an Eternal Orange variant with a vegan leather finish, and Absolute Black and Endless Blue variants with a plain plastic finish. Redmi confirmed that the next 17 5G smartphone will feature a dual-camera setup on the rear, housed in a rectangular module with a circular flash. On the front, it will feature a single punch-hole selfie camera and a smaller bezel. The frame colour will match for the black and blue variants, while the orange variant will have a gold frame surrounding the phone and a gold finish on the camera module. Also Read: Redmi Note 17 5G vs Moto G Max: Which Mid-Range is Better Display Although the display size has not yet been revealed, Redmi will share the display details today. The blurred image shows 120Hz branding, suggesting that the Redmi 17 5G will have a 120Hz refresh-rate screen. Leaks suggest that the Redmi 17 will feature an IPS LCD display. The Redmi 17 leak suggests the smartphone will feature a display, but we must wait for Redmi India to confirm. Processor, RAM and Storage Redmi India has confirmed that its new 17 5G phone will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, which is among Qualcomm's latest launched 4nm-based chipsets, setting solid performance for mid-range smartphones On paper, the chipset promises decent performance, with AnTuTu 11 reporting a total score of 624021 points, and Geekbench 6 reporting 976 points for single-core and 2250 points for multi-core processing. Other smartphones, such as Xiaomi’s Poco M8X 5G, also use the same chipset. Alongside the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, the Redmi 17 phone is expected to have LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Also Read: Redmi Note 17 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite: Full Comparison Camera On the camera front, the Redmi 17 5G will have a dual-AI camera with a 50MP main sensor and an auxiliary lens. On the front, the phone will feature an 8MP selfie shooter. Speaker Details Xiaomi is expected to see a 300% volume boost through software optimization, but details remain under wraps on its official website. Speaker details will be revealed on September 2, 2026. Battery On the battery front, the Redmi 17 5G will feature one of the largest batteries in its price range. The Indian variant is confirmed to have a 7900mAh battery, 45W fast charging, and a charger in the box. The phone also supports 22.5W reverse wired charging. Software On the software side, the Redmi 17 5G will run on the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 3, with possible support for Android OS and security patch updates through 2032, just like the Redmi Note 17 5G lineup. Redmi 17 5G - Expected Price - Solid Phone Under Rs 25K Budget? Redmi 17’s price is still under wraps, but leaks and rumours suggest the Redmi 17 5G will be priced below Rs 25,000, placing it just below the recently launched Redmi Note 17 5G lineup. The Redmi 17 5G will offer solid value with its specifications and features. It will compete against smartphone makers like OnePlus, Samsung, and its own subsidiary, Poco.