The Xiaomi Redmi 17 serves as Xiaomi’s core entry-level daily driver. It significantly steps up battery endurance by housing a massive 7,500 mAh battery cell coupled with a practical 45W turbo charging configuration. Encased in an IP64 splash-proof polycarbonate chassis, it uses a massive 6.9-inch 120Hz panel protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, running on the entry-tier MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra platform.
Pros
- Exceptional 7,500 mAh cell provides up to 3 days of light use.
- Features a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable storage up to 2TB.
- Gorilla Glass 7i offers premium scratch protection at a budget price.
Cons
- The massive 6.9-inch footprint makes it heavy (232g) and hard to use single-handed.
- Display resolution is limited to basic 720p HD+.
- Helio G91-Ultra chip is not built for heavy 3D mobile gaming.