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Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in India with Larger 10,000 mAh Battery
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max smartphone in India, following its earlier debut in Europe last month. The Indian version differs slightly from the European model, primarily featuring a larger battery capacity.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is priced starting at ₹49,999 (approximately $521) for the base configuration with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. The device will be available for purchase starting September 17 through Xiaomi's official website and authorized retail partners.
The smartphone runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset, which Xiaomi states delivers 21% better performance compared to its predecessor. Configurations go up to 12 GB of RAM paired with 512 GB of internal storage, though the device does not support expandable storage.
A key differentiator for the Indian market is the phone's 10,000 mAh silicon carbon battery, which supports 100 W wired charging and 27 W reverse wired charging. Aside from this battery upgrade, the specifications remain consistent with the European variant.
The device features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2772 x 1280 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness reaching 2,000 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
On the camera front, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max includes a dual rear camera system comprising a 50 MP primary sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens. The front-facing camera is rated at 32 MP for selfies and video calls.
Additional features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support, IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance, and WiFi 6 connectivity.
The device ships with HyperOS 3, based on Android 16. Xiaomi has committed to providing four major Android version upgrades—covering Android 17 through 20—along with six years of security updates through 2032.
Alongside the Pro Max model, Xiaomi also introduced the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G in India, priced starting at ₹36,999 (approximately $385).