Xiaomi has a new budget Android phone in the pipeline, and it has leaked almost entirely before any official word. The Redmi 17 4G has had its full specs and renders reported ahead of launch, giving a clear picture of what to expect. It succeeds the Redmi 15 and is expected to land at around €250 to €280, which puts it at roughly £210 to £235.
That price bracket is one of the most competitive in Android right now. Samsung’s Galaxy A-series owns a lot of that space, and Xiaomi has been chipping away at it for years with phones that offer more battery and screen for less money. The Redmi 17 4G looks like another push in that direction.
No official UK, US, or global launch date has been confirmed. That said, regulatory certifications across multiple markets suggest a wide rollout is planned, likely targeting emerging markets first with broader availability expected in Q4 2026.
The design gets a notable update at the back. The camera module now includes an accent light ring that works as a notification indicator, replacing the traditional front-facing LED. It is a small change, but one that makes the phone look more distinctive on a shelf. The Redmi 17 4G comes in four colours: Deep Blue, Black, Oak Green, and Lotus Purple. The phone measures 170.12 x 78.42 x 8.8 mm, weighs 232g, and has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor built into the power button.
The screen is a flat 6.9-inch IPS panel running at 120Hz. That is a step up from the 90Hz found on earlier budget Redmi models, though the resolution stays at HD+ (1600 x 720). For most users watching video or scrolling social media, the smoother refresh rate will be far more noticeable than the pixel count.
Under the hood sits a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra built on a 12nm process. It handles everyday tasks and light gaming without issue, though it is not suited for sustained, demanding gaming sessions. Storage options are:
- 4GB RAM with 128GB storage
- 6GB RAM with 256GB storage
The headline spec is the battery. At 7,500mAh, it is bigger than the 7,000mAh cell in the Redmi 15, and charging speed increases from 33W to 45W. For a phone at this price, that combination is hard to match. On cameras, the rear dual setup is led by a 50MP main sensor, and the front camera is 8MP. The phone runs HyperOS 3.0 on Android 16, and NFC is included for contactless payments.
The one clear trade-off is the lack of 5G. At €250, that is not a shock, and for buyers in areas where 5G coverage is still thin, or for those who simply want the longest battery life possible at the lowest price, it is a reasonable call. Pricing leaks put the 4GB/128GB model at around €250 and the 6GB/256GB at €280. These are not confirmed figures. UK retailers have not listed it yet, and no US availability has been mentioned.