Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G Review
Consensus Review · 27 independent sources
Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G
Highly rated. Value is the one area where reviewers hold back: fair rather than a bargain.
⚡ The Short Version
The Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is a standout for its massive battery life and long-term software support, making it a reliable pick if you prioritize endurance. You'll notice a vibrant display and sturdy build, but the phone is quite heavy and performance is best suited for daily tasks rather than demanding apps. Reviewers see it as a fair value, though it lacks the punch of more expensive models. It's a solid choice for general users and travelers who need a phone that keeps going.
Things to weigh: Performance · Camera (reviewers disagree)
Versions reviewed: Azul Céu
Reviews by market: India 8 · Europe 4 · 15 without a stated market. Prices, mileage and range figures follow each reviewer's own market.
Confidence: high · 27 reviews · 20 hands-on
👍 Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Long battery life
- Six years updates
- Sturdy case build Quality
- 1 5k resolution display
- Six year support software & AI
👎 Cons
- Displays ads bloatware
- Average fps gaming
- Heavy 226g size & Weight
- Slow soc performance
- Jagged edges camera
🎯 Who This Product Is For
Reviewer recommendations for different target audiences and use cases.
💰 Value for Money Analysis
Very low price point. Exceptional battery life for the class. Unprecedented update support for a budget device.
25 of 27 sources commented on price or value.
📊 What Reviewers Say — Feature by Feature
13 features discussed across 27 sources. Each score blends what reviewers said about that feature with the overall score, so a feature with few mentions stays close to the overall verdict.
🔀 Rivals to compare
- Samsung Galaxy A57 (named by 3 of 27) [rival] Provides a superior software update policy. Offers twice the graphics performance and superior features. Reviewers favoured it for gaming, performance.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 (named by 3 of 27) [rival] Offers better overall specifications and performance. better raw performance under Rs 40,000
- Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (named by 2 of 27) [rival] Offers a smaller battery capacity compared to the Redmi. Offers a smoother overall experience and better performance. Reviewers favoured Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G for battery.
- Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (named by 2 of 27) [rival] Offers better performance and longer software support. Provides a more balanced all-round package with good cameras and performance. Reviewers favoured Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G for camera.
- Motorola Moto G47 (named by 2 of 27) [rival] Offers only three years of software updates. Alternative budget phone in the same class.
- Nothing Phone (4a) (named by 2 of 27) [rival] Better overall performance and camera capabilities for a competitive price. Features a proper 3x telephoto camera system. Reviewers favoured it for camera.
- Redmi Turbo 5 (named by 2 of 27) [rival] Provides stronger benchmark performance and better gaming capabilities. Better overall hardware and performance focus with a large battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro (named by 2 of 27) [rival] Provides much stronger performance for less money. Provides significantly better performance and smoother gaming. Reviewers favoured it for gaming.
Reasons are the reviewers' own. Spellings of the same product are merged.
🔧 Key Specifications
Specifications as listed on versus.com. Verify with the manufacturer for complete details.
- Weight: 232 g
- Screen size: 6.9 inch
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
- Android version: 16
- RAM: 6 GB
🛒 Is it right for you?
✅ Buy this if…
- You want long software support on a budget.
- You prioritize multi-day battery life above all else.
- You need a long-lasting secondary phone with great battery life.
⚠️ Skip this if…
- You're a heavy mobile gamer.
- You prefer a lightweight and compact phone.
- You need strong gaming or heavy performance.
- You expect high-quality photography.
⚖️ Rivals compared on specs
vs ZTE nubia A57 (named by 3 of 27 reviews)
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.75 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 232 g | 193 g ✓ |
vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Power (named by 3 of 27 reviews)
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Xiaomi Poco X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 232 g | 229.5 g |
vs Motorola Edge 70 Fusion (named by 2 of 27 reviews)
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Motorola Edge 70 Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 1,500 Hz ✓ |
| Weight | 232 g | 193 g ✓ |
vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro (named by 2 of 27 reviews)
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Motorola Edge 70 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz ✓ |
| Weight | 232 g | 183 g ✓ |
vs Nothing Phone 4a (named by 2 of 27 reviews)
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.78 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2,160 Hz ✓ |
| Weight | 232 g | 204.5 g ✓ |
No spec data yet for: Motorola Moto G47.
Figures are manufacturer specifications from versus.com. Spec match compares RAM, storage, screen, battery, charging, weight and similar numbers. It says how alike two phones are on paper, not which one is better. A ✓ marks the better value.
Real-world findings
Test results, marketing claims and known problems
🔍 Claims vs real life
| Claim | Claimed | Measured by reviewers | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Brightness | 810 nits | 825–940 nits (typically 882.5) across 2 reviews | Beats the claim |
| Heat & Throttling | 75 °c | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Size & Weight | 211 g | not measured | Not independently tested |
Claims are the manufacturer's figures as quoted by reviewers. Measured values are what reviewers recorded themselves; test conditions differ between sources.
🔋 Real-World Battery
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | typically 24.5 h (17.3–27.3 across 6 reviews). Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [India] |
| Battery Life | 68–70 minutes across 2 reviews [India] |
| Battery Life | 7 percent (one review) [India] |
| Battery Life | 28.26 hours mins (one review) |
🔌 Power Draw and Efficiency
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption Idle Minimum | 1.55 watt (one review) |
| Power Consumption Load Maximum | 6.11 watt (one review) |
| Power Consumption Load Minimum | 5.01 watt (one review) |
| Power Consumption Off / Standby | 0.16 watt (one review) |
⚠️ Things to Check Before Buying
- Charger In Box: reviews disagree (yes vs partial), so check the exact version you are ordering.
- Expandable Storage: reviews disagree (yes vs no), so check the exact version you are ordering.
- Headphone Jack: reviews disagree (yes vs no), so check the exact version you are ordering.
- Esim: reviews disagree (no vs yes), so check the exact version you are ordering.
- Wireless Charging: reviews disagree (no vs yes), so check the exact version you are ordering.
- The device is heavy at 232 g.
- The processor isn't built for high-end gaming.
- Confirmed by reviewers: Water Resistance, Stereo Speakers, NFC, Reverse Charging, HDR Support.
⚠️ Known problems
Reported by one source (not confirmed)
- Many advertising attempts throughout the UI (major · unresolved · 1 source)
- Sluggish system performance and limited multitasking capabilities (major · unresolved · 1 source)
- Unofficial product in Bangladesh, therefore warranty is an issue (major · unresolved · 1 source)
- Frame rate dropped during intense team fights in BGMI (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Gravação de vídeo limitada a 1080p a 30 fps sem opção de 60 fps (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Jagged diagonal edges in some photos taken in good light and overexposed bright areas (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Only 6 GB RAM (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Oversaturation issues in photos (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- People in portrait shots look a little soft with less facial detail (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Primary camera lacks detail and dynamic range (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
How it compares
Alternatives and the previous model
The Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is a battery endurance champion that promises years of support, though you must accept a heavy frame and modest performance.
Most-named alternative: Samsung Galaxy A57 (named by 3 of 27 sources)
Nerd corner
Feature-by-feature chart, measurements, specs and the score maths. Skip this part if you only want the answer.
Technical note: Performance benchmarks like the Geekbench 6.7 multi-core score show significant variation, ranging from 2,117 to 2,898 points, which reflects the device's struggle with consistent heavy workloads. Battery measurements also differ widely between 17.3 and 27.3 hours, depending on the specific test conditions used by reviewers.
⚙️ Speed and Benchmarks
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core | 2,117–2,898 points across 2 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [Europe] |
| Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core | 897–1,012 points across 2 reviews [Europe] |
| Geekbench 7 multi-core | 2,422–2,980 across 2 reviews |
| Geekbench 7 single-core | 822–933 across 2 reviews |
| Geekbench 7.0 Multi-Core | 1,368–2,622 points across 2 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [Europe] |
| Geekbench 7.0 Single-Core | 793–881 points across 2 reviews [Europe] |
🖥️ Screen Tests
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| Display Brightness | 676–2,549 cd/m² across 3 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [Europe] |
| Display Brightness | 96–98% across 2 reviews [Europe] |
| Display Brightness | 825–940 nits across 2 reviews |
| PWM Amplitude | 13.42–16.67% across 2 reviews [Europe] |
| PWM Frequency | 120 hz, and all 2 reviews agree [Europe] |
🌡️ Heat and Sustained Speed
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| correlated color temperature | 6,747 k (one review) [Europe] |
| temperature increase | 4 degrees cels (one review) [India] |
| temperature increase | 4 degrees (one review) [India] |
🔬 Technical takeaway
- Battery Life: typically 24.5 h (17.3–27.3 across 6 reviews). Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [India].
- Display Brightness: 676–2,549 cd/m² across 3 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [Europe].
- AnTuTu score: 733,057–938,845 across 2 reviews [India].
- Battery Life: 68–70 minutes across 2 reviews [India].
- Check before ordering: Charger In Box differs between reviews.
Numbers come from the reviewers' own tests and spec lists. Test conditions differ between sources.
⚡ Where Reviewers Disagreed
- Camera: 4 praised it, 4 criticised it, 10 were mixed (18 sources evaluated it).
- Performance: 3 praised it, 5 criticised it, 10 were mixed (18 sources evaluated it).
- Speakers: 3 praised it, 2 criticised it, 2 were mixed (7 sources evaluated it).
- Connectivity: 2 praised it, 1 criticised it, 1 were mixed (4 sources evaluated it).
- Battery Life: typically 24.5 h (17.3–27.3 across 6 reviews). Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ Test conditions differ: real-world Wi-Fi test; Wi-Fi test; PCMark battery test from 100% to 20%.
- Display Brightness: 676–2,549 cd/m² across 3 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ Test conditions differ: APL18; Maximum brightness test; APL18 Peak Brightness.
- Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core: 2,117–2,898 points across 2 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ Test conditions differ: Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core.
- Geekbench 7.0 Multi-Core: 1,368–2,622 points across 2 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ Test conditions differ: Geekbench 7.0 Multi-Core.
- Charger In Box: Sources state different values: yes (12), partial (1). Depends on the configuration.
- Expandable Storage: Sources state different values: yes (6), no (4). Depends on the configuration.
🧩 Other Things Reviewers Mentioned
AnTuTu score (3 of 27 sources)
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu score | 733,057–938,845 across 2 reviews [India] |
🧮 How We Got This Score
In short: each of the 27 reviews is turned into a 0 to 10 number, stronger evidence counts for more, and the numbers are averaged.
- 14 reviews gave their own numeric score, and those count extra. The others are scored from their overall tone.
- First impressions and reviews without hands-on testing count less.
- If 80%+ of reviews lean the same way, the score moves by 0.5. This time: +0.5 (85% of sources positive (threshold 80%)).
- 85% of reviews lean positive, and scores are close together (spread 1.2). Agreement: High.
- How we got there: score 8.1/10, value signal 6.2/10 from 25 reviews, evidence strong (27 reviews, 20 hands-on).
- Reviews are dated Apr 2025 to Oct 2026.
The arithmetic, for the curious
| Review type | Reviews | Avg value | Total weight | Value × weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric reviewer score | 14 | 7.7 | 20.55 | 157.52 |
| Strongly positive review | 4 | 8.5 | 4.00 | 34.00 |
| Mildly positive review | 6 | 7.5 | 5.10 | 38.25 |
| Mixed review | 2 | 5.0 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Mildly negative review | 1 | 3.5 | 0.70 | 2.45 |
| All reviews | 27 | 31.35 | 237.22 |
Raw average = 237.22 ÷ 31.35 = 7.6. Consensus adjustment +0.5 gives the final 8.1.
Calculated in code from structured data, with no manual adjustments.
How much to trust this
What these conclusions are based on
Based on 27 usable reviews: 20 hands-on, 3 first impressions, 14 with a numeric score, 15 with measured results. Evidence strength: strong.
Versions covered: 6 / 128 GB; 128 GB; 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, Matcha Green; 6GB RAM; 8GB + 128GB; Azul Céu. Reviews used different storage sizes and colours. That doesn't change the verdict, but check the one you're buying.
Reviewer recommendations: 13 recommended, 10 conditional, 0 not recommended.
How sources were chosen: every matching review in our collection is used, newest first; 5 were left out because they were about a different product or version.
Reviewers who gave a numeric score averaged 7.7/10, ranging from 6.4 to 8.4.
📚 Sources Analysed
25 of 27 reviews could be matched to a site (16 in total).
Reviews by market: India 8 · Europe 4 · 15 without a stated market. Prices, mileage and range figures follow each reviewer's own market.
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026 · based on 27 reviews dated Apr 2025 – Oct 2026.
