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Redmi 17C 4G
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
- Internal Storage: 64GB or 128GB
- Battery: 5,160mAh
- RAM: 4GB
PROS
- Large 6.88-inch 120Hz display
- 5,160mAh battery with a headphone jack and microSD slot
- Low starting price of about $117
CONS
- Only HD+ resolution and a single 13MP rear camera
- 4GB RAM maximum, 18W charging, and no NFC
The Redmi 17C 4G is Xiaomi’s newest entry-level 4G phone, announced in China on June 23, 2026. It has a 6.88-inch 120Hz IPS LCD at 720 x 1640, a Helio G81 Ultra chipset, and Android 16 with HyperOS 3. The front is glass and the frame is plastic. The back is either plastic or an eco-leather finish, depending on the colour. It comes with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage. It has a dedicated microSD slot and a headphone jack. The cameras are a single 13MP on the back and a 5MP on the front, and there is no NFC. What stands out is how little changed. It replaces the Redmi 15C, and Xiaomi skipped the “16C” name. RAM tops out at 4GB, while the 15C offered up to 8GB.
The battery is 5,160mAh, and wired charging is 18W. The phone is 8.2mm thick and weighs 206g. Some Indian listings show 33W charging and NFC, but those pages still label the phone “upcoming” and contradict the China spec sheet. I would go with 18W and no NFC until Xiaomi publishes global specs.
In China the 4GB/64GB model has an SRP of CNY 799 and the 4GB/128GB model CNY 899. That is roughly $117 and $132. The Philippine conversion is about Php 7,200 and Php 8,100, and international release details are not confirmed. An Indian listing gives ₹12,999, but that is a placeholder and not a confirmed price. The phone fits someone who wants a big screen, expandable storage, and a headphone jack on a tight budget, and who can live without NFC payments or a good camera. Within Xiaomi’s range it sits above the Redmi A series (the Redmi A5, for example) and next to its predecessor, the Redmi 15C. Outside the brand, the nearest rivals are the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and the Infinix Hot 60i. The closest direct comparison is the Redmi 15C. It uses the same Helio G81 Ultra and has more RAM, so its current street price is the number to check before buying either one.
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Full Specifications
Identification
| Phone ID A phone ID typically refers to a unique hardware identifier like an IMEI Number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) that distinguishes your specific physical phone from any other device. | Not published |
| Brand / Model A brand model is a strategic framework that defines how a company builds, positions, and manages its identity to connect with customers and guide business decisions. | Xiaomi Redmi 17C (4G) |
| Variant A variant is something that differs in some way from others of the same kind or from a standard. | 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB |
| Release date A release date is the specific day when a product, service, or official piece of information becomes available to the public | June 23, 2026 (China) |
| Price A price is the amount of money or other compensation that a buyer gives to a seller to acquire a product or service | CNY 799 (64GB) and CNY 899 (128GB), roughly $117 and $132 |
Smartphone Display
| Size Size means how large or small a person, object, or amount is | 6.88 inches |
| Resolution The measure of sharpness and detail in a digital photo, video, or screen, usually counted in pixels or dots per inch (DPI). | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) |
| Panel type The panel type of a screen or monitor refers to the specific liquid crystal or diode technology used to display images, which dictates the screen's color accuracy, viewing angles, contrast, and speed. | IPS LCD |
| Refresh rate A refresh rate is the number of times per second a screen updates the image it shows. | 120Hz |
| Peak brightness Peak brightness is the highest level of luminance a display screen can achieve for a brief moment in a small area. | 600 nits (450 nits typical) |
Smartphone Performance
| Operating system An operating system (OS) is the main system software that manages a computer's physical hardware and provides a base for other programs to run | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset A chipset is a group of microchips on a computer's motherboard or electronic device that manages the flow of data between the CPU, memory, storage, and peripheral devices. | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm) |
| RAM RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is a device's short-term memory used to temporarily store data that the processor needs right now. | 4GB |
| Internal storage Internal storage is the built-in, permanent memory inside a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer used to hold the operating system, apps, and your personal files. | 64GB or 128GB, expandable with a dedicated microSDXC slot |
| CPU cores A CPU core is an independent processing unit inside a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that reads and executes program instructions. | Octa-core (2x 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x 1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU A GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit, which is a specialized electronic chip designed to rapidly render images, video, and 3D graphics. | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Camera
| Main camera A main camera (or primary camera) is the principal, highest-quality imaging lens and sensor system on a device—most commonly located on the rear of a smartphone. | 13MP, f/2.2, LED flash |
| Front camera A front camera is a built-in lens on the same side as a device's screen—such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop—that points directly at the user. | 5MP |
| Video A video is an electronic recording of moving visual images, usually played with sound on a screen. | 1080p at 30fps on both main and front |
Smartphone Battery & Charging
| Battery Capacity Battery capacity is the total amount of electrical energy a battery can store and deliver, functioning much like the size of a fuel tank. | 5,160mAh |
| Wired charging Wired charging means using a physical cable to connect a device directly to a power source to transfer electricity into its battery. | 18W |
| Wireless Charging Wireless charging is a cable-free method that powers electronic devices by transferring energy through electromagnetic fields instead of a physical plug. |
Smartphone Connectivity
| 5G support 5G support means a device or network can connect to the fifth-generation cellular mobile network, delivering much faster download speeds and lower response times than older 4e and 4G LTE systems. | |
| SIM type A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) type or size refers to the physical dimensions or digital architecture of the smart chip that connects your phone to a mobile network. | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi version A Wi-Fi version is a specific generation or technical standard of wireless networking technology that determines your device's speed, range, and connection quality. | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth version A Bluetooth version is the specific update level of the wireless rules that a device uses to connect and share data | 5.4 |
| NFC NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless technology that lets two electronic devices exchange data when they are placed a few centimeters apart. | |
| USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, a global standard connection for passing data, power, and video signals between computers and electronic devices. | USB-C 2.0 |
Build & Design
| Weight Weight is the downward force that gravity exerts on an object. | 206g |
| Dimensions A dimension is a measurement in a specific direction (such as length, width, or height) or a distinct aspect, feature, or scope of a situation. | 171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance rating A water resistance rating measures how much static water pressure a device or material can withstand before leaking or failing | None officially stated |
| Dust rating A dust rating is the first number in an Ingress Protection (IP) code that shows how well a device keeps out solid objects and dust. | None officially stated |
| Materials A material is a physical substance or matter used to make objects, build structures, or create products | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic or eco-leather back |
| Available colors different color choices that are ready for you to buy or pick for a product. | Black, Danxia Red, Sea Breeze Blue |
Extras
| Biometrics Biometrics refer to the measurement and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral human characteristics used for identification and verification. | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Audio Audio means sound, or the recording, transmission, and reproduction of sound within the range of human hearing. | Single loudspeaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack |
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