The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G leaves an extremely mixed impression in our test. With this year’s Pro model at the latest, Xiaomi has broken with the tradition of positioning the Redmi Note series as a balanced all-rounder with a strong price-performance ratio. Instead, the 2026 model moves further towards being an attractive outdoor companion, thanks to its high durability, including IP69K certification, numerous TÜV and SGS certifications, and fantastic battery life. Paired with the very bright AMOLED display, the Xiaomi phone offers strong arguments for outdoor fans.

However, this is offset by clear regressions that become a problem in this price class when looking at the mid-range competition. The cost-cutting on the main camera is hard to comprehend and leads to disappointing results, especially in low light and zoom shots.

Xiaomi also makes a misstep in terms of performance: combined with 6 GB of RAM, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 delivers very modest performance that even falls behind the older Note 15 Pro. A Samsung Galaxy A57 or Poco X8 Pro sometimes offers twice the graphics performance for less money.

In addition, the Pro model in the Note series is becoming noticeably heavier year after year. Together with the extensive use of plastic, this is unlikely to inspire much enthusiasm.

The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is available in Germany in two storage variants, 6 GB RAM + 256 GB and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB, and three color options, with an RRP starting at around €480. It is available from retailers such as Amazon.de or directly from the manufacturer. However, current street prices, starting at around €350, are significantly lower.

1. Verdict on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
2. Specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G
3. Case: robust Xiaomi smartphone with IP rating and Gorilla Glass Victus 2
4. Features: Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G without USB 3.1, but with IR blaster
5. Software: affordable mid-range smartphone with long updates
6. Communication and GNSS: Xiaomi smartphone without WiFi 7 and single-band GPS
7. Phone functions and voice quality: Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G supports dual SIM and eSIM
8. Cameras: mid-range smartphone with optical image stabilization and 50 megapixels
9. Accessories and warranty: mid-range smartphone without a charger
10. Input devices and operation: affordable Android phone with optical fingerprint sensor
11. Display: Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G OLED screen supports DC dimming and PWM dimming
12. Performance: Xiaomi smartphone uses Snapdragon chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM
13. Emissions: Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G only throttles performance slightly under load
14. Battery life: affordable Android smartphone with silicon-carbon battery and fast charging
15. Notebookcheck overall assessment
16. Possible alternatives compared

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      Nothing Phone (4a)       Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G       Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G       Samsung Galaxy A57       Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro       DIN A6 ❌

163.9 mm / 6.45 in 77.5 mm / 3.05 in 8.5 mm / 0.3346 in 204.5 g0.4508 lbs163.45 mm / 6.44 in 78.27 mm / 3.08 in 8.6 mm / 0.3386 in 223 g0.4916 lbs163.6 mm / 6.44 in 78.1 mm / 3.07 in 8 mm / 0.315 in 210 g0.463 lbs161.5 mm / 6.36 in 76.8 mm / 3.02 in 6.9 mm / 0.2717 in 179 g0.3946 lbs157.5 mm / 6.2 in 75.2 mm / 2.96 in 8.4 mm / 0.3307 in 202 g0.4453 lbs148 mm / 5.83 in 105 mm / 4.13 in 1 mm / 0.03937 in 1.5 g0.00331 lbs

Xiaomi's mid-range phone offers what can be expected for this price class. An electronic compass, NFC, an IR blaster and USB OTG are all on board. However, a fast USB 3 port with the option of outputting an image signal via cable is not provided. Miracast can be used wirelessly. In our test, the Redmi Note 17 Pro achieved a low speed of just under 29 MBit/s with a Samsung Portable SSD T7.

The Redmi Note 17 Pro is set to receive security updates for six years, while Android upgrades are expected up to Android 21. The 2026 model, which ships with Android 16, is not yet listed in the Security Center.

The ads displayed under HyperOS 3 are noticeable.

Xiaomi does not provide any truly reliable information about its ecological footprint. According to the manufacturer, the Redmi phone benefits from Xiaomi’s ESG measures, such as avoiding plastic in packaging, using lower-CO₂ rail and sea transport routes, and the self-repair program. Plastic films are not used for the Note 17 Pro.

Xiaomi’s cost-cutting is evident in the slow WiFi 5 standard and probably also in the antenna equipment, as the Redmi phone only reached a sluggish peak of 350 MBit/s in our measurements. In mobile communications, however, the Note 17 Pro is much better positioned thanks to 5G support and many LTE frequencies.

Outdoors, the Redmi Note 17 Pro locates the user quickly and accurately to around 3 meters using single-band GNSS and SBAS support. In our practical test, the Xiaomi phone proved precise compared with the Garmin Venu 2. However, minimal deviations from the route were still noticeable. Since these were well within the acceptable range, the mid-range smartphone can be recommended for navigation without hesitation.

The Note 17 Pro supports dual SIM with either two nanoSIMs or an eSIM in combination. Important phone functions such as VoLTE, VoNR and VoWiFi are also supported. Voice quality is good, and voices are easy to understand through the earpiece.

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Main cameraMain cameraLow light5x zoomUltra-wide angle

Our test device comes with a USB-C cable, a SIM eject tool, a protective case and a warranty card. According to the warranty card, the Note 17 Pro comes with only a 12-month warranty. The 67-watt HyperCharger has to be purchased separately.

Inputs on the large OLED screen are sampled at 240 Hz and are registered without delay. The instant touch sampling rate also increases to 3,200 Hz when Game Turbo mode is activated. The optical fingerprint sensor is positioned quite low on the edge of the display, but unlocks the Redmi phone quickly and reliably. Users can also use insecure 2D facial recognition if desired.

* ... smaller is better

In our measurements, the Redmi Note 17 lands within the target range for colors (<3), although a look at its Poco sister model shows that Xiaomi is certainly capable of doing better. Slight deviations are visible to the naked eye. Is this annoying in everyday use? Probably not.

After the camera faux pas, the Redmi Note 17 Pro makes its next misstep with the chipset. Our test device, equipped with 6 GB of RAM, delivers very modest performance in combination with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. Even its predecessor is faster than the 2026 model, especially in the AI tests. In Geekbench multi-core, a Poco X8 Pro achieves almost twice as high scores, despite currently being priced more attractively than the Redmi Note 17 Pro.

In the GPU tests, the Xiaomi phone with its Adreno 710 performs even worse compared with its predecessor. Even a Galaxy A57 with the Exynos 1680 achieves a hefty 146 percent advantage over the Redmi Note 17 Pro in GFXBench’s 4K test.

* ... smaller is better

The surface temperatures under sustained load are clearly noticeable, but not really critical. We measured a peak of just under 45 °C. In the 3DMark stress tests, the Redmi Note 17 Pro barely throttles.

(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 43.2 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 33 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 44.7 °C / 112 F, compared to the average of 35.4 °C / 96 F, ranging from 21.9 to 247 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 44.4 °C / 112 F, compared to the average of 34.1 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.8 °C / 78 F, compared to the device average of 33 °C / 91 F.

The stereo speakers offer a bass-light sound, but are acceptable for this price class. In the pink noise test, the mids rise, while the highs are also fairly even.

Alternatively, headphones can be connected via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth. A solid selection of codecs is available.

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A distinctive feature of the Redmi Note 17 Pro is its enormous 8,340 mAh battery, which can be charged through the USB-C port at up to 67 watts. In our test using a Xiaomi 2500 power bank, we achieve a charging time of around 65 minutes. Xiaomi's mid-range smartphone does not support wireless charging.

The Redmi Note 17 Pro's power consumption is unremarkable, although its idle consumption of 2 watts leaves room for improvement.

Power Consumption

Off / Standby	0.17 / 0.31 Watt
Idle	1.27 / 1.98 / 2.3 Watt
Load	4.62 / 8.73 Watt
Key: min: , med: , max:         Metrahit Energy

* ... smaller is better

In our Wi-Fi Web browsing battery test, the Redmi phone achieves an impressive runtime of almost 30 hours.

Battery Runtime

With its durability, bright OLED screen and excellent battery life, the Redmi Note 17 Pro will certainly find its fans. However, major shortcomings in performance and camera quality prevent us from recommending the Xiaomi phone in the mid-range price segment.

Total Sustainability Score: 53.9%

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