Xiaomi’s latest Redmi smartphone brings a 120Hz display, Dimensity 6300 chipset and 5G connectivity to the Indian market.
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 17C 5G in India. The new smartphone joins the Redmi 17 series as a budget-focused 5G model.
The Redmi 17C 5G starts at ₹20,999 in India. The company will offer the phone in 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GBconfigurations. The higher variant costs ₹22,999.
The first sale will begin on October 7, 2026. Customers can purchase the phone through Xiaomi’s online and retail channels, along with Amazon.
Redmi 17C 5G Display and Design
The smartphone features a large 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display. It supports an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, which should provide smoother scrolling and animations.
The display offers a 720 × 1600-pixel resolution. Xiaomi has also included Wet Touch Technology to improve touch response when the screen is damp.
The phone measures 8.05mm in thickness. It comes in three colour options: Dark Night, Coffee Brew and Purple Dawn.
Dimensity 6300 Powers the Phone
Under the hood, the Redmi 17C 5G uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. The 6nm processor supports 5G connectivity and everyday smartphone tasks.
The phone runs HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Users also get virtual RAM expansion, which can use internal storage as additional memory.
50MP Camera and 6,000mAh Battery
For photography, the Redmi 17C 5G features a 50MP primary rear camera. An 8MP front camera handles selfies and video calls.
A large 6,000mAh battery powers the smartphone. It supports 33W fast charging through a USB Type-C port.
The phone also includes IP64 protection against dust and water splashes. Other features include Bluetooth 5.4, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Redmi 17C 5G India Price and Availability
The Redmi 17C 5G starts at ₹20,999 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage model. The 6GB + 128GB version costs ₹22,999.
The smartphone will be available in Dark Night, Coffee Brew and Purple Dawn colours.
With a large display, 6,000mAh battery and 5G support, the Redmi 17C 5G expands Xiaomi’s latest smartphone lineup in India.
