The Redmi 17 5G, manufactured by the Chinese company Xiaomi, has received approval from Anatel for commercialization in Brazil. This smartphone, identified by model code 26062RN92G, had its homologation certificate issued on Monday, August 31st, according to information obtained by Tecnoblog.
The technical documentation indicates that the device will use the BM7H battery, which is still awaiting certification from the regulatory agency, but has a capacity of 7,500 mAh. Furthermore, the model's packaging will include a 45-Watt charger.
Although the Redmi 17 5G was launched internationally at the beginning of August, its basic specifications show some reductions compared to the previous model. The processor used is the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, which, despite being slightly faster on paper, belongs to a lower series than the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 found in the previous version.
The modifications were not limited to the processor; the IPS screen was downgraded from 1080p to 720p, and the refresh rate decreased from 144 Hz to 120 Hz. The RAM also saw cuts, with the largest available option being 6 GB, compared to the predecessor's 8 GB. As compensation for these changes, the battery was increased and the speakers were configured as stereo.
The Redmi Note 17 4G also received homologation, with model 26012RN62L approved by Anatel on August 17th. Like the Redmi 17 5G, this model also underwent adjustments to its technical sheet.
The Redmi Note 17 4G replaces the previous MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. Although the Snapdragon has a higher frequency, it is considered an inferior SoC due to the use of outdated architecture cores. The cameras lost resolution, and there were memory cuts, as the entry-level model starts at 4 GB of RAM and the 512 GB internal storage option was removed.
In contrast, this model's battery increased to 7,700 mAh, maintaining the 45-Watt charging. This battery uses the same silicon-carbon anodes found in its 5G sibling, which was also approved by Anatel.
Currently, there is no forecast for when Xiaomi or its representative in Brazil, DL, will launch these new devices in the national market. The Redmi 17 5G still needs to obtain its battery certification, which prevents its commercialization at this time.
For comparison, the Redmi Note 15 line arrived in Brazil in January with prices starting from R$ 2,799, but the current entry-level model can be found for less than half that price. Both models will be imported from China, which tends to keep official prices high, as they will not benefit from tax incentives granted to locally assembled competitors.