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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£240RAM capacity:?Internal storage:?Screen size:6.99 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G Review: Compare 196 technical specifications, 3 expert and video reviews and 5 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.3

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

25%

7.3

Reviews score

10%

5.2

Sentiment score

▲Better than 55% of smartphones
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

▲Better than 70%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

25%

7.9

Performance

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

7.4

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.4

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

2.6

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

▲Better than 68%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 60% of models

7.3

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
1 review, with a printed score. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 60%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (5)
List score: in 5 of 240 lists (2%)
★Better than 94%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G

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Reviewers mostly agree performance feels sluggish and falls short of expectations.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components:

25%

7.9

Performance

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

7.4

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.4

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

2.6

Audio

3%

7.3

Design

7.3
Reviews score
7.3
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.9
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
?
Internal storage
?
CPU boost clock speed
2.3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.3 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.99 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.99 inches which is larger than the screens of 97% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
375 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 375 ppi which is lower than that of 74.5% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not have stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones offer this.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.3% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.9% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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Height
169.7 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 169.7 mm which is taller than 87.2% of smartphones.
Width
79.14 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 79.14 mm which is wider than 87.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.45 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.45 mm which is thicker than 60.2% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G vs the average smartphone

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  • 0.32 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.99 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.4% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 5.2% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (5)
    List score: in 5 of 240 lists (2%)
    8.1 vs 7.7
  • 3.3% better value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.92 vs 7.7).
    7.92 vs 7.66
  • 5.2% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (5)
    List score: in 5 of 240 lists (2%)
    8.1 vs 7.7
  • 3.3% better value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.92 vs 7.7).
    7.92 vs 7.66
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.4% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 0.32 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.99 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 33.3% lower sentiment score
    5.2 vs 7.8
  • 5.1% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (375 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    375 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 52.5% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • 3.14 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (79.1 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    79.14 mm vs 76 mm
  • 6.1 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (169.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    169.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 33.3% lower sentiment score
    5.2 vs 7.8
  • 4.2% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 52.5% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 5.1% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (375 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    375 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 3.14 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (79.1 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    79.14 mm vs 76 mm
  • 6.1 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (169.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    169.7 mm vs 163.6 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
TC Autotecno
≈ estimated
03/11/2026
Full review · software and settings walkthrough
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is only a little easier to recommend than the 4G version.
8.0
Techno Ruhez
≈ estimated
06/08/2026
First impressions · battery, display and camera tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is a good pick for low battery drain and a bright outdoor display, but not for hardcore gaming or camera-focused buyers.
Not graded
Shop video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Brand video
Not graded
Not graded
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.6
movilzona.es
✓ explicit
07/10/2026
Full review · Budget phone
Verdict
The Redmi Note 17 5G is a budget phone with long battery life and a sharp 120 Hz screen, but its weak chip and limited video let it down.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G

  • The 6.99-inch screen is big enough for films and games.
  • The 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth.
  • 5G connectivity lets it use faster mobile networks.
  • The 4 nm chip with eight threads handles everyday apps.
  • Phase-detection autofocus gives the main camera quick, accurate focus.
  • The big.LITTLE design runs light tasks on efficient cores to save power.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G

  • Image stabilization is missing, so handheld video shakes.
  • No ultrawide lens, so wide group shots are harder to fit in one frame.
  • No stereo speakers, so sound comes from a single speaker.
  • No wireless charging, so it needs a cable every time.
  • At 79.14 mm wide, it is hard to use with one hand.

Verdict

At 6.99 inches, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has the kind of screen that makes films and games feel roomy, and that sets it apart from smaller phones. The 120 Hz refresh rate makes scrolling smooth, and the 4 nm chip with eight threads keeps everyday apps quick. The phone supports 5G, so it can use faster mobile networks, and it has phase-detection autofocus for the main camera. Image stabilization is missing, so handheld video can look shaky. The body is large too, at 79.14 mm wide and 169.7 mm tall, which is hard for small hands. There are no stereo speakers, so sound comes from a single speaker. It suits someone who wants a large screen for video and games, plus 5G, and does not mind a big phone.

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