Redmi 17C debuts with 120Hz display and large 5,160 mAh battery

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 17C in China as the direct successor to the Redmi 15C, skipping the Redmi 16C in the process. Ideal for users who are looking for a budget phone with a larger screen and long battery life (5,160 mAh), the device is a solid option for basic daily tasks without the extra frills. 

The Redmi 17C features a 6.88-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1,640 and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The screen supports up to 240Hz touch sampling and 600 nits of brightness. A MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset powers the device, paired with an ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. On the software side, the Redmi 17C runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and includes dual SIM support.

In terms of cameras, buyers shouldn't expect much from budget smartphones: the Redmi 17C houses a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. Connectivity standards are also rather basic, which include 4G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4 and several satellite navigation systems. Surprisingly, a 3.5mm headphone jack is available, a feature that is becoming rare on smartphones nowadays. Lastly, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor is on board.

Although officially launched in China, information about a global release is still pending. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is priced at 999 yuan (approx. $147), while the 4GB + 128GB version costs 1,099 yuan (approx. $162).