Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 17C in China, and the timing says a lot about where budget smartphones are heading. The phone succeeds the Redmi 15C, skipping a generation entirely, and arrives with a RAM configuration that would have seemed like a regression just two years ago.
The Redmi 17C ships with just 4GB of RAM, consistent with what industry reports had predicted as the new floor for budget Android phones. That’s half the 8GB ceiling its predecessor offered just nine months ago.
Xiaomi pairs it with either 64GB or 128GB of storage, with the base variant priced at 799 yuan (approximately $110) and the 128GB model at 899 yuan (approximately $132).
A familiar design with a camera trick
The Redmi 17C runs on a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset clocked at 2GHz and runs HyperOS 3 out of the box. The front houses a 6.88-inch LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling, DC Dimming, and TÜV Rheinland eye protection certification. A side-mounted fingerprint scanner handles biometric unlock.
At the back, the circular decoration may trick you into believing it’s a quad-camera setup, but it houses a single 13MP lens and an LED flash. The other two rings are just decorative. Meanwhile, the front camera is a 5MP shooter. It is a design choice that prioritizes aesthetics over hardware, consistent with the phone’s budget positioning.
A 5,160mAh battery with 18W wired charging keeps the device running. The Redmi 17C is available in three finishes: Red with a faux leather texture, and Black and White with a glossy finish. A 3.5mm headphone jack is also included.
There’s no word yet on when and where Xiaomi will launch the Redmi 17C in international markets.
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