Redmi Note 17 Series now open for pre-orders in Malaysia
Xiaomi Malaysia opened pre-orders for the Redmi Note 17 Series on Wednesday, offering four new smartphones with discounts as high as RM300 and bundled gifts worth up to RM4,321.
Source: SoyaCincau · August 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceKUALA LUMPUR, 29 AUGUST 2026 —
Xiaomi Malaysia opened pre-orders for the Redmi Note 17 Series on Wednesday, offering four new smartphones with discounts as high as RM300 and bundled gifts worth up to RM4,321.
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The lineup adds the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, the series’ first Pro Max model, alongside the Pro 5G, standard 5G and base 4G variants. In-store pre-orders run through 4 September 2026, with online orders available from 2 to 4 September via mi.com, Shopee and Lazada. Devices will be available for collection from 10 a.m. on 5 September at the Xiaomi Store in The Exchange TRX.
The flagship Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G features a 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz CrystalRes AMOLED display with 3,500-nit peak brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor, paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. Battery life is delivered by a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W HyperCharge and 27W reverse charging.
The camera system includes a 50MP main camera with OIS and 4K video, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 32MP selfie camera. Xiaomi claims IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings, 2-metre 72-hour immersion protection and 3-metre SGS granite drop resistance. It runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3 with HyperAI and carries a six-year like-new software smoothness rating.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G sits below the flagship with the same 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 processor, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. It includes an 8,340mAh silicon-carbon battery with 67W HyperCharge and 22.5W reverse charging. The camera setup features a 50MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 16MP front camera.
Xiaomi says it matches the Pro Max’s IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings, immersion protection and drop resistance. It also runs HyperOS 3 with six years of security updates.
The Redmi Note 17 5G offers a 6.99-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with 1,800-nit peak brightness and Gorilla Glass 7i. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor, with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. Battery capacity is 7,700mAh with 45W turbo charging and 22.5W reverse charging. The camera system includes a 50MP main rear camera and a 16MP selfie camera supporting dual-video recording.
It carries IP65 dust and splash resistance, Wet Touch Technology 2.0 and six years of security updates.
The base model, the Redmi Note 17 4G, shares the same 6.99-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 7i. It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 processor, with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. Battery and charging specs mirror the 5G variant, with a 7,700mAh battery and the same 45W turbo and 22.5W reverse charging. Camera features include a 50MP primary rear sensor and a 16MP front shooter.
It also includes IP65 dust and splash resistance, Wet Touch Technology 2.0, HyperOS 3 and six years of security updates.
Pre-order incentives include discounts of up to RM300 and gift bundles worth up to RM4,321. Buyers who place a non-refundable RM100 deposit on Pro models receive gifts such as the REDMI Headphones Neo (RM399) and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (RM129), while stocks last. All pre-orders include Xiaomi’s “No. 1 Protection” package covering extended battery, screen, liquid damage and back cover warranties.
Pre-order buyers collecting their devices at The Exchange TRX on 5 September can join a first-come, first-served “Redmi Boss for A Day” meet-and-greet with ambassador Meerqeen.
Industry analysts say the series’ pricing will likely align with past Redmi Note launches, which historically ranged from RM799 for entry models to RM1,699 for Pro variants at launch. The lineup’s focus on battery life, display quality and durability may pressure competitors in Malaysia’s crowded mid-range segment, where brands like Samsung and Realme also compete aggressively.
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