Why people still buy 4G Xiaomi phones in 2026
Plenty of buyers still search for the 4G version on purpose. Some live where 5G coverage is patchy or where 5G data plans cost more. Others just want the cheaper model and never use 5G anyway. Xiaomi keeps selling 4G versions of its budget phones for these buyers, and the 2026 lineup is bigger than you might expect.
Xiaomi 4G models in 2026
| Model | Chipset | Battery | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 17 4G | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | 7,700 mAh, 45W | 6.99″ AMOLED, 120Hz, IP65 |
| Redmi 17 4G | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | 7,500 mAh, 45W | 6.9″ HD+ screen, global launch in August |
| Redmi 17C 4G | Helio G81 Ultra | 5,160 mAh, 33W | 6.88″ 120Hz screen, China launch in June at ¥799 |
| Redmi A7 Pro 4G | Unisoc T7250 | 6,300 mAh, 15W | 4GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Poco C81 | Unisoc T7250 | 6,300 mAh, 15W | Poco version of the A7 Pro |
| Redmi A7 4G | Entry level | 5,200 mAh | 6.88″ 120Hz screen, lightest of the group |
Specs and prices change by region, so check the local listing before you buy. The Redmi 17C 4G has launched in China, but its global rollout is still pending.
One more thing for the comparison tables: the Redmi 15A is a 5G phone, and the Redmi A7 Pro also has a 5G version in India. Check the “4G” in the model name.
Redmi Note 17 4G vs Note 17 5G
The chip is the main difference. The 4G version has the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and the 5G version has the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. The rest of the phone is nearly identical. Notebookcheck tested both, and the 4G model scored lower in its benchmarks. Whether that matters depends on how you use the phone. In Indonesia the 4G model launched at around Rp3.6 million.
Which one to pick
- Redmi Note 17 4G has the best screen and the biggest battery.
- Redmi 17 4G gives you a 7,500 mAh battery and 45W charging for less.
- Redmi A7 Pro 4G or Poco C81 are the cheapest options. They share the same hardware, so choose by price in your market.
- Redmi 15A 5G is the cheapest way to get 5G if you change your mind.
How they fit into the Xiaomi ecosystem
All of these phones run HyperOS 3 on Android 16, so they work with the rest of Xiaomi’s lineup.
- Smart Home: the Xiaomi Home app controls robot vacuums, air purifiers, air conditioners and the Mijia Smart Clothes Dryer 2 Pro.
- IR blaster: the Redmi Note 17 4G and Redmi 17 4G can double as a remote for TVs and ACs, depending on regional version.
- Xiaomi TV A series: the phone works as a remote and casts to the screen.
- Wearables and earbuds: Xiaomi Smart Bands, Watches and Buds pair through the same app.
If you are weighing Xiaomi against Samsung, see HyperOS 4 vs One UI 9 for the software side.
