Xiaomi has introduced a new entry-level phone, the Redmi 17C.
The Redmi 17C 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, with 4GB of RAM, and an option between 64GB and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable via microSD.
On the front, there’s an enormous 6.9-inch IPS display with an HD+ resolution, with 120Hz refresh rate, and 810-nit peak brightness.
An 8-megapixel selfie camera is on top, with a 50-megapixel main shooter on the back.
Keeping the lights on is the usual 6,000mAh battery, with support for 33W wired charging. The device is also IP64 dust- and water-resistant.
It ships with Android 16-based HyperOS 3. Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed how long they will be supporting this device.
The Redmi 17C 5G is now listed in Singapore for SGD279 (~Php13,500).
Redmi 17C 5G Specs
- Android 16, HyperOS 3
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 6.9-inch HD+ IPS display, 1600 x 720 pixel resolution, ~254ppi
- up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate
- 8-bit color, 1200:1 aspect ratio
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa-core processor
- 4GB RAM
- Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- 64GB/128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 1TB
- 8-megapixel front camera
- 50-megapixel rear camera, f/1.8, LED flash
- Single loudspeaker
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.4
- FM radio
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- NFC
- USB-C
- Dimensions: 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.05mm
- Weight: 211g
- Colors: Purple, Brown, Black
- 6,000mAh battery, 33W wired charging