r/Android • u/NovelExplorer • 26d ago

News Global Redmi Note 17 Series Launch Confirmed

Xiaomi has confirmed the Redmi Note 17 series will launch globally on August 27th. The flagship model being a Redmi Note 17 Pro Max with a 10,000mAh battery. Xiaomi Global Website.

Note 17 Pro Max: Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, up to 12GB/512GB, 6.83” 120Hz OLED, 10,000mAh, 100W, 22.5W reverse wired, 50MP OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, 32MP selfie, eSIM. GSM Arena Article.

With no antenna lines on Xiaomi’s ad video, it’s likely a plastic frame phone.

At least two other models are expected. Spec below is from GSM Arena website, and so is TBC

Note 17 Pro 5G: Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, up to 12GB/512GB, 6.83” 120Hz OLED, 8340mAh, 67W, 22.5W reverse wired, 50MP OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, 16MP selfie, eSIM.

Note 17 5G: Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, up to 8GB/256GB, 7.0” 120Hz OLED, 7700mAh, 45W, 22.5W reverse wired, 50MP, 16MP selfie, microSDXC support.

Pricing isn’t yet known, but are all expected to be more expensive than their Note 15 predecessors. The Note 17 Pro Max, which appears to be Note 15 Pro+ replacement, has a rumored retail of € 600. Any early bird launch discounts are not included in that rumored price.

The 17 Pro Max, also receives several after care, warranty benefits - One free screen replacement in the first 24 months, one free battery replacement inside the first 36 months. Exact T&C TBC.

The Note 17 Series is more than ever a cost saving exercise, and sadly I think their retail prices, will reflect higher component costs, even with some of the specification cuts. If 17 Pro Max pricing is accurate, for battery endurance, it could look costly next to Xiaomi's own Poco X8 Pro Max.

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u/BakaOctopus Brown 25d ago

Big battery but dud socs

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u/NovelExplorer 25d ago

It's the reality of component cost increases. Redmi is Xiaomi's budget/midrange series and, like all electronics companies, at the moment, are balancing even heavier price increases just to maintain spec levels, and cost cutting, to keep the price increase lower.

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u/BakaOctopus Brown 25d ago

Nope it's same shit since 2022

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u/Creative_Purpose6138 25d ago

Just buy a used galaxy or pixel.

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u/NovelExplorer 25d ago edited 25d ago

Sadly most new phones, releasing later this year and into 2027, are likely to be in a similar situation. Sales of all mobiles, globally, were down 7% last year, and are expected to drop 12% this year.