Redmi Note 17 4G goes official with 120Hz OLED display and Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2!

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 4G, bringing a large OLED display and a massive battery to its Note series. Along with that, the phone gets a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chipset, and a 50MP main camera. So, rather than trying to be an all-out performance phone, the Note 17 4G seems more focused on providing a good everyday experience with a big screen and long battery life. In this article, I will discuss this phone in detail, including the expected Redmi Note 17 4G price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Redmi Note 17 4G Overview

Design and Display

Starting off, the Redmi Note 17 4G comes with a fairly simple but modern design, featuring a flat frame and a clean-looking rear panel. It has the square-shaped camera island on the top left corner that houses the dual lens and LED flash. At 8.5mm thick and 224 grams, it is not the lightest phone around. However, considering the huge battery inside, the extra weight is understandable.

For durability, it also gets an IP65 rating, which should provide some protection against dust and water splashes. Here you also get to choose between the “Celestial Purple”, “Sky Teal”, and “Black” finishes.

Up front, the phone features a 6.99-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. The large panel should make watching videos, browsing social media, and playing games more enjoyable, while the 120Hz refresh rate should make scrolling feel smoother. 

On top of that, the display can reach up to 1,200 nits in high brightness mode, which should help with outdoor visibility even under direct sunlight. The panel is also protected by Gorilla Glass 7i, adding some extra protection for everyday use.

Performance and Software

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 17 4G uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chipset. This is the 6nm chipset that is used in the phone, like the Honor X8d and Vivo Y31d. So, it should handle everyday tasks such as browsing, social media, video streaming, and multitasking without much trouble. For those of you looking for the phone for gaming in a similar price bracket, there are options like the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and Infinix Note 60.

Memory-wise, it comes with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. On the software front, the phone runs HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Xiaomi also promises up to 6 years of security updates for this phone. 

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Battery and Cameras

One of the biggest highlights of the Redmi Note 17 4G is its battery. The phone packs a huge 7,700mAh cell, which should comfortably last a full day even with heavy use. It also supports 45W fast charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging, so you can use the phone to top up other devices when needed.

As for the cameras, the Redmi Note 17 4G features a 50MP primary camera on the rear and a 16MP selfie camera on the front. This means that for everyday shots, social media posts, and video calls, the main camera should be capable enough. However, low-light photography will likely be where the limitations of this camera setup become more noticeable.

Redmi Note 17 4G Specifications:

• Design, build: 169.70 x 79.14 x 8.5 mm, 224 gm, IP65 rated, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
• Display: 6.99-inch AMOLED screen, FHD+ (2396 x 1080 pixels) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits (peak), 1200 nits (HBM), 1,800 nits (peak)
• Chipset: Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6nm)
• Memory: up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage
• Software & UI: HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, 6 years of security updates
• Rear Camera: Single(50MP main)
• Front Camera: 16MP (Hole punch)
• Security: Fingerprint (Under-display, Optical)
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, NFC, 4G
• Battery: 7,700 mAh with 45W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging

Redmi Note 17 4G Price in Nepal and Availability

The starting price of the Redmi Note 17 4G globally is set at USD 250 (~INR 23,999) for the base 4/128GB variant. Xiaomi also confirmed that this phone is coming with five different storage options. If this launches here, we expect the Redmi Note 17 4G price in Nepal to start at NPR 44,999. 

• Meanwhile, you may like our review of Redmi 17 4G and 5G.