Redmi 17C

$216.00
Brand: Redmi
Category: Xiaomi Smart Phones
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Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (MT6835)
Internal Storage: 64GB or 128GB
Battery: 6,000mAh
RAM: 4GB or 6GB

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

BATTERY 5 / 10
Connectivity 5 / 10
Display 5 / 10
PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
BODY 5 / 10

PROS

5G on a Dimensity 6300 chipset in an entry-level body
6,000mAh battery with 33W charging
IP64 rating, headphone jack and microSD slot

CONS

HD+ resolution on a 6.9-inch panel
High India pricing for the segment

The Redmi 17C 5G is an entry-level phone from Xiaomi’s Redmi line. It has a 6.9-inch HD+ screen running at 120Hz, a Dimensity 6300 chip and a 50-megapixel main camera. Storage is 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.2 with microSD support up to 1TB, and RAM is 4GB. India also gets a 6GB + 128GB version. It is IP64-rated and runs HyperOS 3. The 17C replaces the Redmi 15C, and Xiaomi skipped the 16C name entirely. An earlier 4G-only 17C with a Helio G81 Ultra chip launched in China, so confirm which one you’re looking at.

Power and Charging

The 5G model has a 6,000mAh (typical) battery with charging up to 33W. Xiaomi hasn’t published a usable capacity or a charge time, so ignore any exact numbers you see. The 4G model is smaller, with 5,160mAh and 18W wired charging. The 5G version also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and Bluetooth 5.4.

Pricing, Fit and Context

India’s prices are Rs. 20,999 for 4GB + 128GB and Rs. 22,999 for 6GB + 128GB. Sales opened October 7 on Amazon.in and Xiaomi’s India store. In Singapore it is listed at SGD 279. The China-only 4G version started at CNY 799 for 4GB + 64GB. I couldn’t find a confirmed Nigerian price.

This phone suits someone who wants a big screen, long battery life and 5G for calls, messaging and video, and who won’t miss gaming power or a sharper display.

Inside Redmi, it sits between the Redmi 15C and the Redmi Note 17 series, which has an 8,000mAh battery and replaces the Note 15. The Redmi 15 5G also competes with it from within the lineup. Outside Redmi, the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G and Poco M7 Plus 5G target the same buyers. The Poco M7 Plus 5G is the nearest match, so compare it directly on chipset, battery, charging speed and street price.

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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.	Model number 26012RN62Y
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 5G
Variant A variant is something that differs in some way from others of the same kind or from a standard.	4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB in India; 4GB with 64GB or 128GB elsewhere
Release date A release date is the specific day when a product, service, or official piece of information becomes available to the public	India launch around October 1, 2026, with sales from October 7. The 4G version launched in China in June 2026.
Price A price is the amount of money or other compensation that a buyer gives to a seller to acquire a product or service	Rs. 20,999 (4GB + 128GB) and Rs. 22,999 (6GB + 128GB) in India; SGD 279 in Singapore

Smartphone Display

Size Size means how large or small a person, object, or amount is	6.9 inches
Resolution The measure of sharpness and detail in a digital photo, video, or screen, usually counted in pixels or dots per inch (DPI).	1600 × 720 (HD+), 20:9, about 254 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, 8-bit colour, 83% NTSC
Refresh rate A refresh rate is the number of times per second a screen updates the image it shows.	Up to 120Hz, adjustable by supported app; 240Hz touch sampling
Peak brightness Peak brightness is the highest level of luminance a display screen can achieve for a brief moment in a small area.	810 nits (HBM), 660 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 with HyperOS
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 Dimensity 6300 (MT6835), 6nm
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 or 6GB, LPDDR4X
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.	UFS 2.2, 64GB or 128GB, microSD up to 1TB
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: 2 × Cortex-A76 at 2.4GHz and 6 × Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz
GPU A GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit, which is a specialized electronic chip designed to rapidly render images, video, and 3D graphics.	Mali-G57 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.	50MP, f/1.8, 5-element lens, plus an auxiliary lens
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.	8MP, f/2.0
Video A video is an electronic recording of moving visual images, usually played with sound on a screen.	Both record 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 30fps

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.	6,000mAh (typical)
Wired charging Wired charging means using a physical cable to connect a device directly to a power source to transfer electricity into its battery.	Up to 33W;
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, hybrid slot (shared with microSD)
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 (Wi-Fi 5)
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 Type-C 2.0, with OTG and charging

Build & Design

Weight Weight is the downward force that gravity exerts on an object.	211g
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.	171.56 × 79.47 × 8.05 mm
Water resistance rating A water resistance rating measures how much static water pressure a device or material can withstand before leaking or failing	IP64 (splash-proof)
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.	IP64 (the “6” means dust-tight)
Materials A material is a physical substance or matter used to make objects, build structures, or create products	Vegan leather finish on the back tempered glass screen protection
Available colors different color choices that are ready for you to buy or pick for a product.	India: Dark Night, Coffee Brew, Purple Dawn; global: Black, Brown, Purple

Extras

Biometrics Biometrics refer to the measurement and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral human characteristics used for identification and verification.	Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
Audio Audio means sound, or the recording, transmission, and reproduction of sound within the range of human hearing.	3.5mm headphone jack, single loudspeaker and FM radio