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Xiaomi Officially Launches REDMI Note 17 Series in the Philippines

September 17, 2026
Xiaomi Officially Launches REDMI Note 17 Series in the Philippines

Xiaomi has officially launched the REDMI Note 17 Series, marking a major leap forward for its best-selling mid-range family. Built around “REDMI Titan Quality,” the lineup introduces upgraded durability, clean modern design aesthetics, and industry-leading endurance highlighted by massive silicon-carbon batteries scaling all the way up to 10,000mAh.

For the first time, Xiaomi introduces a Pro Max tier to the REDMI Note line. The higher-end models also earn TÜV SÜD 5-star certification, featuring quad IP-ratings (IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K) alongside an innovative Underwater Mode for water-resistance testing up to 2 meters for 72 hours.

Xiaomi REDMI Note 17

Xiaomi’s standard REDMI Note 17 serves as the foundation for the new lineup, offering exceptional battery longevity and multimedia performance at an accessible price point.

The REDMI Note 17 is engineered for everyday power users seeking maximum screen real estate and multi-day battery endurance. It features an expansive 6.99-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with ultra-thin bezels, IP65 dust and splash protection, and hi-res Audio. Equipped with a 50MP primary camera, the phone utilizes AI Image Enhancement and AI Erase tools for clean, vibrant photos.

REDMI Note 17 Key Specifications

  • Display: 6.99-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon® 6s 4G Gen 2 (6nm)
  • RAM and Storage: 4GB+128GB | 4GB+256GB | 6GB+128GB | 6GB+256GB | 8GB+256GB, Expandable storage up to 2TBLPDDR4X + UFS2.2
  • Rear Camera: 50MP Main 5P lens and f/1.8
  • Front Camera: 16MP Selfie
  • Network: 4G / 3G / 2G
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery & Charging: 7,700mAh battery with 45W Fast Charging
  • Durability: IP65 splash resistance, Corning Gorilla Glass
  • OS: Xiaomi HyperOS (Android 16 base)
  • Dimension & Weight: (H x W x T) 169.70mm x 79.14mm x 8.45mm, Weight: 224g
  • Colors: Black, Sky Teal and Celestial Purple

You can check the full specs of REDMI Note 17 here.

The REDMI Note 17 is available nationwide through authorized Xiaomi stores, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

  • 4GB + 128GB: ₱14,999.00
  • 6GB + 128GB: ₱15,999.00
  • 6GB + 256GB: ₱17,999.00

Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 5G

Designed for fast connectivity without compromising on battery performance, the REDMI Note 17 5G bridges mid-range affordability with high-speed network performance.

The REDMI Note 17 5G builds upon the base model by offering dual-SIM 5G connectivity powered by Snapdragon silicon. Its massive 7,700mAh battery easily provides up to 3 days of light-to-moderate usage. The front panel features a bright 120Hz AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 7i, making it resilient against accidental drops.

Key Specifications

  • Display: 6.99-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,800 nits peak brightness
  • Processor: Snapdragon® 4 Gen 4 Mobile Platform (4nm)
  • RAM and Storage: 6GB+128GB | 6GB+256GB | 8GB+256GBExpandable storage up to 2TBLPDDR4X + UFS2.2
  • Rear Camera: 50MP main camera, 5P lens, f/1.8
  • Front Camera: 16MP front camera, Sensor size 1/3″, f/2.5 and 5P lens
  • Network: SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or microSD) Dual standby, Network Bands 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
  • Sensors: Virtual Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster
  • Battery & Charging: 7,700mAh silicon-carbon battery with 45W fast charging
  • Durability: IP65 rating, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
  • Security: In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock
  • OS: Xiaomi HyperOS
  • Dimension & Weight: (H x W x T) 169.70mm x 79.14mm x 8.45mm, Weight: 225g
  • Colors: Black, Sky Teal and Celestial Purple

You can check the full specs of REDMI Note 17 5H here.

The REDMI Note 17 5G is available nationwide through authorized Xiaomi stores, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

  • 6GB + 128GB: ₱16,999.00
  • 6GB + 256GB: ₱18,999.00
  • 8GB + 256GB: ₱19,999.00

Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G

The REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G takes durability and display quality to near-flagship levels, earning TÜV SÜD 5-star ratings for toughness.

Highlighting Xiaomi’s “Titan Quality,” the Pro model boasts quad IP ratings (IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K), making it resistant against dust, high-pressure water jets, and deep submersion. It features a crisp 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display capable of reaching 3,500 nits peak brightness. A 50MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) delivers steady photos and videos, while an 8,340mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge keeps the device running smoothly.

Key Specifications

  • Display: 6.83″ AMOLED display, 1.5K (2772 × 1280) and Up to 120Hz refresh rate
  • Processor: Snapdragon® 6s Gen 4 Mobile Platform (4nm)
  • RAM and Storage: 6GB+128GB | 6GB+256GB | 8GB+256GB | 8GB+512GB | 12GB+256GBLPDDR4X + UFS3.1 (256GB/512GB) / UFS2.2 (128GB)
  • Rear Camera: 50MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), 0.64μm, f/1.8, 5P lens and 8MP ultra-wide camera, 1.12μm and f/2.2.
  • Front Camera: 16MP front camera, 1μm,f/2.4 and 5P lens
  • Network: Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM), Bands: 5G/4G/3G/2G
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
  • Sensors: Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor‌, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, Gyroscope
  • Battery & Charging: 8340mAh(typ) Silicon-Carbon Battery, 67W HyperCharge, Support for 22.5W wired reverse charging
  • Durability: IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K
  • Security: In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock
  • OS: Xiaomi HyperOS
  • Dimension & Weight: (H x W x T) 163.45mm x 78.27mm x 8.6mm, Weight: 223g
  • Colors: Black, Purple and Sky Blue

You can check the full specs of REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G here.

The REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G is available nationwide through authorized Xiaomi stores, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

  • 6GB + 128GB: ₱22,999.00
  • 6GB + 256GB: ₱24,999.00
  • 8GB + 256GB: ₱25,999.00

Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 Pro Max

Positioned at the high-end of the series, the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G introduces a 10,000mAh battery to mainstream mid-range smartphones.

The Pro Max model is designed for extreme endurance and heavy usage, delivering up to 3 days of battery life from its 10,000mAh silicon-carbon cell paired with 100W HyperCharge. It carries the same 5-star quad IP ratings (IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K) and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 armor as the Pro. Powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform with up to 24GB of RAM, it handles gaming, multitasking, and AI camera features with ease.

Key Specifications

  • Display: 6.83″ AMOLED display, 1.5K (2772 × 1280) resolution and Up to 120Hz refresh rate
  • Processor: Snapdragon® 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform (4nm)
  • RAM and Storage: 8GB+128GB | 8GB+256GB | 8GB+512GB | 12GB+256GB, LPDDR5X RAM, up to 6400 Mbps, UFS 4.1 (256GB / 512GB), UFS 2.2 (128GB)
  • Rear Camera: 50MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), 0.8μm, f/1.5, 6P lens and 8MP ultra-wide camera, 1.12μm and f/2.2.
  • Front Camera: 32MP front camera, 0.61μm, f/2.2 and 4P lens
  • Network: Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM or eSIM + eSIM), Network Bands: 5G/4G/3G/2G
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, 802.11а/b/g, Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC
  • Sensors: Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster and Gyroscope
  • Battery & Charging: 10000mAh(typ) Silicon-Carbon Battery with 100W HyperCharge and Supports up to 100W charging with PPS-compatible adapters. Supports 27W wired reverse charging
  • Durability: IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K
  • Security: In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock
  • OS: Xiaomi HyperOS
  • Dimension & Weight: (H x W x T) 163.44mm x 78.27mm x 8.65mm (Green, Purple, Black) / 8.57mm (Cloud Blush), Weight: 229.5g
  • Colors: Black, Purple and Cloud Blush

You can check the full specs of REDMI Note 17 Pro Max here.

The RREDMI Note 17 Pro Max is available nationwide through authorized Xiaomi stores, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

  • 8GB + 256GB: ₱32,999.00
  • 12GB + 256GB: ₱34,999.00

Xiaomi officially announce the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G

August 21, 2024
Xiaomi officially announce the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G

Xiaomi has officially announce the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G. As the name suggests, the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will have a 8.7″ LCD display with 1340×800 resolution with up to 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 600 nits (outdoors mode). It is powered by MediaTek Helio G8512nm CPU and a ARM Mali-G52 MC2 for GPU. There will have up to 6GB RAM and up to 128 GB for storage, which is also expandable up to 2TB using the microSD card slot.

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will have a redesigned rear camera module that has a 8MP sensor with f/2 aperture and 1.12μm pixel size, while the front camera will have 5MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 1.12μm pixel size. Both the front and rear camera supports up to 1080P, 1920×1080, 30fps video recording. The The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will use a 6650mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G Specs:

  • Display: 8.7″ LCD, 1340×800 resolution, 5:3 aspect ratio, up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits (Outdoor) brightness, 84.41% screen-to-body ratio.
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G8512nm process, octa-core Arm Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz/ Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
  • GPU: Arm Mali-G52 MC2
  • Storage: 64GB, 128 GB EMMC 5.1, expandable up to 2TB via microSD
  • RAM: 4GB, 6GB
  • OS: Xiaomi HyperOS, Android U
  • Rear camera: 8MP (wide), f/2.0 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording
  • Front camera: 5MP (wide), f/2.2 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording
  • Audio: 1 mic, dual speakers, Dolby Atmos® supported, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Network & Connectivity: Dual SIM + + MicroSD, 2G (GSM)/3G (WCDMA)/4G LTE (FDD/TDD), Wi-Fi5 dual-band（802.11a/b/g/n/ac）, Bluetooth 5.3, FM band
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Hall sensor, IR blaster, Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual light sensor
  • Dimensions (HxWxT): 211.58mm x 125.48mm x 8.8 mm
  • Weight: 373 gm
  • Battery: 6650mAh battery supports 18W fast charging (USB Type-C)

The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will be available in three colors; Graphite Gray, Aurora Green and Sky Blue. It will be running Xiaomi HyperOS (Android U) right out of the box.

The device is available for preorder to those are in UK and in Europe in general. Its starting price in UK will be £149.00 for the 4GB + 64GB model, while the 4GB + 64GB model is priced at £169.00. No word yet when will the tablet be release here in Saudi Arabia.

Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro announced with upgraded displays, cameras, and performance

September 22, 2023
Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro announced with upgraded displays, cameras, and performance

Together with the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, Xiaomi also announced the Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro, the latest additions to its popular Redmi Note series. The new phones feature a number of upgrades over their predecessors, including improved displays, cameras, and performance.

The Redmi Note 13 and Note 13 Pro have the same 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400 resolutions. It has a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio and Touch sampling rate of “Instantaneous up to 2160Hz.”

RedMi Note 13 Pro

The Redmi Note 13 is powered by MT Dimensity 6080 chip while the Note 13 Pro will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 and come with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.

The Redmi Note 13 has a dual-lens rear camera system with a 100MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The Redmi Note 13 Pro has a tri-lens rear camera system with a 200 MP Samsung HP3 flagship main sensor, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor and a 2MP macro sensor.

Both phones have a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

The Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro both have large battery capacity, 5000mAh and 5100mAh batteries, respectively with both supporting 67W fast charging.

RedMi Note 13

Here is a summary of the key features of the Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro:

  • Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED display (Redmi Note 13 and Note 13 Pro)
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (Note 13 Pro)/ Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (Note 13)
  • RAM: Up to 16GB (Note 13 Pro)/ Up to 12GB (Note 13)
  • Storage: Up to 512 GB (Note 13 Pro) / 256GB (Note 13)
  • Rear camera: dual-lens system with 100MP main sensor (Redmi Note 13), triple-lens system with 200 MP Samsung HP3 flagship main sensor (Redmi Note 13 Pro)
  • Front camera: 16MP
  • Battery: 5000mAh (Note 13) / 5100mAh (Note 13 Pro)
  • Fast charging: 67W

The Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro are now available in China on September 22, 2023. Global availability and pricing have not yet been announced. As for the price, the Redmi Note 13 starts at CNY 1,199 (SAR 616.27) that’s for the 6GB+128GB model, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro model of 8GB+128GB is priced at CNY 1,499 or around SAR 770.47.

The Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro are great options for mid-range smartphone buyers who are looking for a phone with a good display, camera, and performance. The phones are also well-priced, making them a good value for money.