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After a long wait, Redmi is launching its much-anticipated Redmi Note 17 5G mAhster Edition today, skipping the Note 16 series. The Note 17 might feature a single-camera sensor with a flash in a square module at the top-left corner, a glossy back, and a flat front screen. Alongside Redmi, Vivo is also launching its next S-series phone, the Vivo S2, today.
Redmi Note 17 5G mAhster Edition and Vivo S2 India Launch Live Updates
Redmi unveils the pricing! Redmi Note 17 5G Master Edition starts at Rs 24,999
Redmi confirms the price for the Note 17 5G: the 6GB + 128GB variant, originally Rs 27,999, is now available for Rs 24,999. The top-end 8GB RAM with 128GB storage is available for Rs 27,999, down from Rs 30,999.
Customers with SBI, Axis Bank, and Kotak Bank cards can avail a Rs 3,000 instant bank discount. The Redmi Note 17 5G sale starts on August 12, 2026, and the phone can be purchased from the Mi website, Amazon, and Xiaomi retail stores.
Software Support and Infrared feature: Redmi Note 17 5G gets HyperOS 3, with support promised until 2032 (6 years).
Redmi Note 17 5G will run on the latest Xiaomi HyperOS, with features like Xiaomi HyperIsland and Xiaomi HyperConnect, and Gemini integration to bring AI features to the smartphone. Over and above, Redmi promises software support until 2032.
Redmi confirms the colour options - Redmi Note 17 5G is available in three colours.
You can buy the all-new Redmi Note 17 5G in three colours: Dark Knight, Arctic Blue, and Starlight Purple.
Redmi Note 17 5G is the Slimmest Phone with 8.44mm Body Packing a 8,000mAh Battery
Key Highlights
- After a long wait, Redmi and Vivo are preparing to launch their new phones, the Redmi Note 17 5G mAhster Edition and Vivo S2.
- Redmi is skipping the Note 16 series and jumping directly to the Note 17, while Vivo is reviving its S-series lineup after a seven-year gap between the S1 and today’s S2.
- The all-new Redmi Note 17 5G is expected to have premium features like an AMOLED display and a bigger battery, and the Vivo S2 will be getting a premium curved AMOLED display with a dual-camera setup.
Redmi has already revealed a few key specifications, including the battery, display, and colour options.
Vivo has confirmed its new S2 phone will have a premium finish, a curved AMOLED screen, and a dual-camera setup with a circular flash.
Redmi Note 17 5G – Confirmed Specifications So Far
As we wait for Redmi to launch its next Note phone, the company has confirmed a few key specs, including a massive 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery promising over 3 days of usage.
On the front, the Note 17 5G will have a flat AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 100% wide DCI-P3 colour gamut.
This confirms the Redmi Note 17’s display will reproduce colours accurately.
Additionally, Xiaomi’s co-brand promises Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection
On the rear, the phone will have a single 50MP shooter with a flash. Under the hood, the Note 17 mAhster Edition 5G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 SoC, offering performance and efficiency.
Vivo S2 – Specifications and Features We Know So Far
As of now, Vivo has not confirmed any official hardware specifications, but according to the latest leaks, the phone is rumoured to have a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide sensor.
The phone will have a premium glossy finish with the camera module placed horizontally and a circular flash.
According to leak reports, the Vivo S2 will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset, a 7,050mAh battery with 44W fast wired charging, and will run Origin OS based on Android 16.
Pricing details are still unknown, so we will have to wait for Vivo to confirm.
Redmi Note 17 5G and Vivo S2 India Launch – Live Update
Other key specifications of the Redmi Note 17 5G, including the selfie camera, screen size, connectivity, and pricing, remain under wraps and may be announced today.
Alongside Redmi, Vivo S2’s pricing, specifications, and availability will be confirmed today.
The new Redmi Note 17 5G Master Edition and Vivo S2 launch today. We will provide live updates confirming what you get with the all-new Redmi Note 17 smartphone.
We will cover live updates on the Redmi Note 17 5G and Vivo S2 launch events, both scheduled for today, August 6, 2026, at 12 PM.
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