Redmi Note 17 Pro Gets a Refreshed Edition With Hardly Anything Refreshed

Redmi has released an updated version of the Redmi Note 17 Pro in China, introducing new color options and revised memory configurations. However, key features like the processor, battery, cameras, and display remain the same as the July launch. The refreshed device is available in Sand Orange, Energetic Green, and Black, with the latter being a carryover from the original model.

The Sand Orange and Energetic Green colors were not part of the initial release. The phone maintains its 6.83-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, capable of reaching up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. It still uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for protection and retains its IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.

The refreshed Redmi Note 17 Pro also uses the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor and now offers three memory options: 6GB with 256GB storage, 8GB with 128GB storage, and 8GB with 256GB storage. The original model featured 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB, and 12GB + 256GB configurations, so the refreshed version removes the higher-end 8GB + 512GB and 12GB + 256GB options, adding a new 6GB + 256GB choice.

The camera setup remains unchanged, with a 50MP main rear camera. The battery stays the same at 9,000mAh with 67W wired charging, and the phone is priced at CNY 1,599 ($239) for the 6GB + 256GB and 8GB + 128GB versions, and CNY 1,699 ($254) for the 8GB + 256GB model. The global version of the Redmi Note 17 Pro, launched in late August, has a smaller 8,340mAh battery and launched at $400.