Redmi Note 17 Pro Gets a Refreshed Edition With Hardly Anything Refreshed

Redmi has introduced a refreshed version of the Redmi Note 17 Pro in China.

Key points

• Display 6.83-inch flat AMOLED, 2772 × 1280 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 3, 500 nits peak brightness, 3, 840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
• The original model was available with 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB, and 12GB + 256GB configurations.
• The 6GB + 256GB and 8GB + 128GB versions are both priced at CNY 1, 599, or around $239.
• The Chinese Redmi Note 17 Pro retains its sizeable 9, 000mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery with backing for 67W wired charging.
• This means the refreshed version removes the higher-end 8GB + 512GB and 12GB + 256GB variants while introducing a new 6GB + 256GB option.

Notably, the updated model brings new color options and a revised set of memory configurations, but the processor, battery, cameras and display remain unchanged from the version introduced in July.

Meanwhile, the refreshed Redmi Note 17 Pro is available in Sand Orange, Energetic Green and Black.

While Black carries over from the original model, sand Orange and Energetic Green are new. The earlier version was additionally available in White, Sky Blue and Nebula Purple, but those colors are no longer part of the refreshed lineup.

In practice, the phone retains its 6.83-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The panel can reach up to 3, 500 nits of peak brightness and supports 3, 840Hz PWM dimming as well as DC-like dimming.

For protection, the display uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and carries SGS and CQC five-star drop resistance certifications.

Meanwhile, the device additionally keeps its IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. It has additionally passed TÜV SÜD's 72-hour waterproof certification. Xiaomi 18 Ultra Reportedly Canceled Over Its Massive Cost Tag.

For context, the refreshed Redmi Note 17 Pro continues to employ the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor.

Redmi has changed the available memory options. The new lineup includes 6GB RAM with 256GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage.

In practice, the original model was available with 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB, and 12GB + 256GB configurations.

This means the refreshed version removes the higher-end 8GB + 512GB and 12GB + 256GB variants while introducing a new 6GB + 256GB option. The camera hardware remains unchanged.

Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 17 Pro continues to feature a 50MP main rear camera, with no camera upgrades introduced as part of this refresh.

Notably, the Chinese Redmi Note 17 Pro retains its sizeable 9, 000mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery with backing for 67W wired charging.

Meanwhile, the 6GB + 256GB and 8GB + 128GB versions are both priced at CNY 1, 599, or around $239.

This gives buyers the option of choosing either more RAM or more storage at the same starting cost. The 8GB + 256GB model costs CNY 1, 699, or approximately $254.

For comparison, the original 8GB + 128GB version additionally rolled out at CNY 1, 599. Global Version Has a Smaller Battery.

Notably, the global Redmi Note 17 Pro differs from the Chinese version in one major area.

Meanwhile, the international model introduced in late August with an 8, 340mAh battery, compared with the 9, 000mAh battery employed in China. The global Redmi Note 17 Pro began at $400.

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CPU Octa-core: 4× Cortex-A78 at 2.4GHz + 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.8GHz. OS Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS 3. Backed Networks GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G.

Display 6.83-inch flat AMOLED, 2772 × 1280 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 3, 500 nits peak brightness, 3, 840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass Victus 2. RAM 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X. Storage 128GB UFS 2.2 / 256GB UFS 3.1. Card Slot No microSD card slot.

Main Camera 50MP main, f/1.8, OIS + 8MP ultrawide, f/2.2. Front Camera 16MP, f/2.4. Colors Sand Orange, Energetic Green, Black. Fingerprint sensor Optical under-display.

Battery 9, 000mAh silicon-carbon battery, 67W wired charging, 22.5W wired reverse charging. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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