Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Redmi Note 17 Pro Review: Huge Battery, Notable Compromises
The Redmi Note 17 Pro is a smartphone that can stay powered for a long time.
Its large battery lasted the reviewer more than a day, even with lots of use.
The phone also has a bright, colorful screen and a sturdy design.
It costs Rs 36,999.
Everyday activities like browsing and watching videos worked smoothly.
But switching between demanding games and other apps could take time.
Charging the big battery was slow.
The cameras take acceptable pictures in daylight, but they are less impressive in other situations.
It may suit people who care most about battery life and the screen.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro costs Rs 36,999 and has a 9,000mAh battery with 67W wired charging.
Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate, and the phone has a premium-feeling design.
The battery lasted more than a day of heavy use, but charging from 5% to full took almost two hours.
The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 handles everyday tasks but can be slow when switching away from demanding games.
The 50MP main camera performs adequately in good light, while the ultrawide, selfie and low-light results are weaker.
- Who
- Xiaomi's Redmi brand makes the Redmi Note 17 Pro; a reviewer tested it.
- What
- A review finds that the phone's battery, display and design are strengths, while its camera, charging speed and multitasking have drawbacks.
- When
- The reviewer tested the phone over several weeks; no publication date is stated.
- Where
- No specific location is stated.
- Why
- The review assesses whether the phone's large battery and other strengths make up for its compromises.
Strengths
Compromises
Battery and charging
Strengths
The 9,000mAh battery lasted more than a day during heavy use, making the slow charging less concerning to the reviewer.
Compromises
Charging from 5% to 100% took almost two hours.
Performance
Strengths
The phone handled browsing, video watching and reading without lag in the reviewer's tests.
Compromises
The reviewer found it slow to respond when switching apps during a demanding game and considered the processor a step below expectations for the price.
Camera
Strengths
The main camera produced pleasing colors and adequate detail in good lighting.
Compromises
The reviewer found the ultrawide and selfie cameras ordinary, daylight colors sometimes too warm, and low-light images hazy.
- Price
- Rs 36,999
- Battery
- 9,000mAh
- Charging
- 67W wired; about two hours to charge from 5% to 100% in the reviewer's test
- Display
- 6.83-inch AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor
- Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
- Cameras
- 50MP main and 8MP ultrawide rear cameras; 16MP front camera
- Software support
- Four years of major OS updates and six years of security patches, according to Xiaomi