10000 mAh. Xiaomi's biggest phone battery yet.
Three days between charges, 100W to refill it, and an IP69K-sealed body that has been drop-tested to 3 m. Irish stock, Irish warranty.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G: the biggest battery Xiaomi has shipped
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G is built around a 10,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery — double what most phones in this class carry, and the largest Xiaomi has put in a phone. The trick is a 16% silicon content in the anode, which stores more energy in less space, so the whole thing still fits a body 8.65 mm thick. Xiaomi's testing puts it at up to three days of ordinary use, 40 hours of video playback, or 14 days if you are mostly using GPS and making calls.
The rest of the phone has been lifted to match. It runs the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 at up to 2.6GHz with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.1 storage, records 4K video on both the front and rear cameras, and adds Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0 and dual eSIM support. The display is the same 6.83″ 1.5K AMOLED as the standard Pro but adds HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Charging steps up to 100W, which is enough to buy seven hours of video playback from a ten-minute plug-in.
Durability is where the Note 17 series earns its name. The Pro Max holds IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings — the last two cover high-pressure water at 80 °C — sits behind Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and is SGS-certified against drops from 3 m onto granite. The honest trade-off is weight: at 229.5 g this is not a light phone, and a 10,000 mAh cell is the reason why.
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G price and availability in Ireland
Every Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G we sell is Irish stock supplied through mStore.ie, not a grey import. That means an Irish warranty you can actually claim against, and no customs bill arriving after the phone does. Colour, RAM and storage availability varies by market — the configurations held in Dublin are the ones listed on this page.
Three days on a charge, ten minutes to buy seven hours
A 16% silicon-carbon anode stores more energy per unit of volume than graphite, which is how 10,000 mAh fits a chassis 8.65 mm thick. A Xiaomi Surge G2 chip manages the cell, and TÜV SÜD has certified it to hold at least 80% of its capacity after 1600 full cycles — on Xiaomi's own usage model, roughly six years.
| Typical capacity | 10,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Video playback | Up to 40 hours |
| Navigation | Up to 24 hours |
| Gaming | Up to 21 hours |
| Charging | 100W HyperCharge, 10 minutes for ~7 hours of video |
| Reverse charging | Up to 27W, wired |
| Rated lifespan | 1600 cycles at ≥ 80% capacity |
Four IP ratings, not one
IP68 covers submersion in still water. IP69 and IP69K add jets of hot water at 80 °C fired from four angles — a test written for equipment that gets pressure-washed rather than for phones. In practice that means rain, a dropped-in-the-sink moment and a wet building site all sit well inside what the seals were designed for.
- IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K rated
- Tested to 2 m of static freshwater for 72 hours
- SGS-certified 3 m drop resistance onto granite
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front
- Underwater Mode shoots below the surface, then vibrates water out of the speaker cavity
- Wet Touch Technology 2.0 keeps the screen responsive with damp fingers
3500 nits outdoors, Dolby Vision indoors
The 6.83″ 1.5K AMOLED peaks at 3500 nits in ultra-high-brightness mode and holds 2000 nits in standard high-brightness mode, so it stays legible in direct sun. It supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision for streaming, drops to one nit for reading in the dark, and dims at 3840Hz PWM with a DC option.
| Panel | 6.83″ AMOLED, 447 PPI |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1.5K (2772 × 1280) |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz |
| Touch sampling | Up to 240Hz, 3200Hz instantaneous in Game Turbo |
| Brightness | 3500 nits UHBM, 2000 nits HBM, 1060 nits typical |
| HDR | HDR10+, Dolby Vision® |
| Colour | 12-bit depth, DCI-P3, 8,000,000:1 contrast |
Cloud Blush changes colour in sunlight
The Cloud Blush finish uses a photochromic back panel: indoors it reads as a soft cloud white, and under UV it shifts to a warm pink-orange, then fades back. It is also the thinnest of the four at 8.57 mm. Black, Green and Purple use a matte finish instead, which resists fingerprints better.
- Cloud Blush — photochromic, 8.57 mm, exclusive to this colour
- Black, Green and Purple — silky matte, 8.65 mm
- Large-radius rounded corners flowing into the frame
- 163.44 × 78.27 mm, 229.5 g
UFS 4.1 storage and six years of updates
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is an octa-core 4nm chip clocked to 2.6GHz, paired with LPDDR5X memory running at up to 6400 Mbps and UFS 4.1 storage reading at up to 2,100 MB/s — roughly twice the sequential speed of the UFS 2.2 used in the 128GB model. Xiaomi commits to six years of security updates, which outlasts most phones at this price.
- Snapdragon® 6 Gen 5, 4nm, octa-core to 2.6GHz
- LPDDR5X RAM, up to 12GB, extendable to 24GB
- UFS 4.1 storage on the 256GB and 512GB models
- Xiaomi HyperOS 3 with HyperIsland and HyperAI
- AI Writing, AI Interpreter, AI Speech Recognition
- Google Gemini, Gemini Live and Circle to Search
Camera and AI editing
A stabilised 50MP main sensor at f/1.5, a 32MP front camera, and 4K recording on both — plus the editing tools that run in the Gallery app after the shot.
5G bands and connectivity in Ireland
Bands n1, n3, n28 and n78 are all supported, covering the 5G networks in use across Ireland. This model also accepts two eSIMs at once, not just one.
Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Pro Max: what's different?
Both share the same 6.83″ 1.5K panel, the same IP69K sealing and the same 3 m drop certification. Here is where they part company.
| Note 17 Pro 5G | Note 17 Pro Max 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 10,000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W | 100W |
| Reverse charging | 22.5W | 27W |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, 2.4GHz | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 2.6GHz |
| Memory | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | UFS 3.1 / UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 / UFS 2.2 |
| Main camera | 50MP, f/1.8, 5P | 50MP, f/1.5, 6P |
| Front camera | 16MP | 32MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps max | 4K 30fps, front and rear |
| HDR | — | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nits UHBM | 3500 nits UHBM, 2000 HBM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| eSIM | One eSIM | Two eSIMs |
| Speakers | 300% volume boost | 400% volume boost |
| Weight | 223 g | 229.5 g |
Prefer the lighter, cheaper option? See the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G.
Which Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G should you buy?
Four configurations exist, and the storage tier changes more than capacity: the 128GB model uses UFS 2.2, while every 256GB and 512GB model uses UFS 4.1 — roughly twice as fast to read.
| 8GB + 128GB | UFS 2.2, up to 1,000 MB/s. The entry option — workable, but you give up the fastest storage. |
|---|---|
| 8GB + 256GB | UFS 4.1, up to 2,100 MB/s. The value pick for most people: double the space and double the read speed. |
| 8GB + 512GB | UFS 4.1. For large photo and video libraries kept on the device — 4K recording fills space quickly. |
| 12GB + 256GB | UFS 4.1. The only version that extends to 24GB of RAM via memory extension. |
Not every configuration is stocked in Ireland at all times. The variants available to order are shown in the options above.
Is the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G right for you?
An honest read on where this phone is strong and where it isn't.
Buy it if you want
- Three days of battery, or a full weekend away without a charger
- 4K video from both the rear and front cameras
- A phone that survives rain, sites and building work
- Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for streaming
- Two eSIMs — useful for travel or a separate work number
- Long software support: six years of security updates
Look elsewhere if you need
- A light phone — 229.5 g is heavy, and the battery is why
- Wireless charging, which this model does not offer
- A telephoto lens for optical zoom
- Flagship gaming performance at maximum settings
- A high-resolution ultra-wide — it stays at 8MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G full specifications
| Design | |
| Dimensions | 163.44 × 78.27 × 8.65 mm (8.57 mm Cloud Blush) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 229.5 g |
| Colours | Black, Green, Purple (matte), Cloud Blush (photochromic) |
| Water and dust resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | |
| Screen | 6.83″ AMOLED, 1.5K (2772 × 1280), 447 PPI |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz |
| Touch sampling rate | Up to 240Hz, 3200Hz instantaneous |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (UHBM), 2000 nits (HBM), 1060 nits typical |
| HDR | HDR10+, Dolby Vision® |
| Colour depth | 12-bit, DCI-P3 wide colour gamut |
| Contrast ratio | 8,000,000:1 |
| Protection | Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 |
| Dimming | DC dimming, 3840Hz PWM, 16,000-step auto brightness |
| Certification | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Circadian Friendly, Flicker Free |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Snapdragon® 6 Gen 5, 4nm |
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 2.6GHz |
| GPU | Adreno |
| RAM and storage | 8GB+128GB / 8GB+256GB / 8GB+512GB / 12GB+256GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X up to 6400 Mbps; UFS 4.1 (256GB / 512GB) or UFS 2.2 (128GB) |
| Storage speed | UFS 4.1 up to 2,100 MB/s; UFS 2.2 up to 1,000 MB/s |
| Operating system | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Camera | |
| Main camera | 50MP, OIS, f/1.5, 0.8µm, 6P lens |
| Ultra-wide camera | 8MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm |
| Front camera | 32MP, f/2.2, 0.61µm, 4P lens |
| Photo modes | Live Moment, HDR, Portrait, Underwater, Ultra HD, Panorama, Documents, Pro |
| Image formats | HEIF, JPEG |
| Video recording | 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 30/60fps, 720p at 30fps (front and rear) |
| Battery and charging | |
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh (typ), silicon-carbon |
| Charging | 100W HyperCharge, 100W charger (not included) |
| Reverse charging | Up to 27W, wired |
| Protocols | PD 3.0 / PD 2.0, USB-C port |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | Dual speakers, 400% volume boost |
| Audio standards | Dolby Atmos®, Hi-Res |
| Network and connectivity | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano, nano + eSIM, or eSIM + eSIM) |
| 5G bands | n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n26 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 |
| 4G bands | LTE FDD: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B17 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B26 / B28 / B32 / B66 · LTE TDD: B38 / B40 / B41 / B42 / B48 |
| 3G / 2G bands | WCDMA: B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B8 · GSM: B2 / B3 / B5 / B8 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes, multifunctional |
| Other | |
| Security | In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock |
| Positioning | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1I + B1C, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, A-GPS |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, IR blaster |
What's in the box
Buying from mstore.ie
Irish stock held in Dublin, not shipped in from outside the EU when you order.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 10,000 mAh battery actually last?
Xiaomi's internal testing gives up to three days of moderate mixed use, 40 hours of video playback, 24 hours of navigation or 21 hours of gaming. With light outdoor use — GPS on, half an hour each of navigation, compass and calls per day — it stretches to 14 days. Real results depend on brightness, signal strength and what you run.
Does the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G come with a charger?
No. it comes with USB Type-C cable only, along with a protective case and SIM eject tool.
Can it record 4K video?
Yes, 4K at 30fps on both the rear and front cameras, plus 1080p at 30 or 60fps. This is one of the clearest upgrades over the standard Note 17 Pro, which tops out at 1080p 30fps.
What is the difference between the Note 17 Pro and the Pro Max?
The Pro Max has a larger 10,000 mAh battery (against 8340 mAh), 100W charging instead of 67W, the newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, LPDDR5X memory with UFS 4.1 storage, 4K video, a 32MP front camera, Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 6.0. Both share the same 6.83″ 1.5K display, IP69K rating and 3 m drop certification. The Pro is lighter at 223 g.
Is the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G waterproof?
It is water resistant rather than waterproof. It holds IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings and has been lab-tested to survive 2 m of static freshwater for up to 72 hours. That resistance is not permanent and degrades with wear and damage. Liquid damage outside the tested conditions is not covered by warranty, and you should never charge the phone while it is wet.
Does the Cloud Blush colour really change shade?
Yes. Cloud Blush uses a photochromic back panel that shifts from cloud white to a warm pink-orange under sunlight and returns as the UV drops. It is exclusive to that colour and is also the thinnest version at 8.57 mm. Black, Green and Purple use a matte finish instead.
Does it support two eSIMs?
Yes. The hardware accepts two nano SIMs, one nano SIM plus an eSIM, or two eSIMs. Whether you can activate an eSIM at all depends on your operator, so check with your provider before relying on it.
Does it work on Irish 5G networks?
Yes. It supports 5G bands n1, n3, n28 and n78 among others, covering the bands Irish operators have deployed, and 4G bands 3 and 20 for coverage outside 5G areas.
Does it have wireless charging?
No. Charging is wired only — 100W in, and up to 27W wired reverse charging out, which is enough to usefully top up earbuds or another phone from the 10,000 mAh cell.
How long will it get software updates?
Xiaomi commits to six years of security updates and describes a six-year like-new software experience. The phone ships on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 with Google Gemini, Circle to Search and Xiaomi's HyperAI tools.
Is the 128GB model slower than the 256GB one?
Yes, noticeably. The 128GB model uses UFS 2.2 storage reading at up to 1,000 MB/s, while the 256GB and 512GB models use UFS 4.1 at up to 2,100 MB/s. If the price gap is small, the 256GB version is the better buy — particularly if you shoot 4K.
| Colour | Green, Cloud Blush |
|---|---|
| Storage | 8+256GB |
Specifications
Dimensions
| Height | 163.44mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 78.27mm |
| Thickness | 8.65mm (Green, Purple, Black) / 8.57mm (Cloud Blush) |
| Weight | 229.5g |
*Data regarding dimensions and weight tested in Xiaomi Internal Labs, actual results may vary.
Display
- 6.83″ AMOLED display
- Resolution: 1.5K (2772 x 1280)
- Refresh rate: Up to 120Hz
- Touch sampling rate: Up to 240Hz, 3200Hz instantaneous
- Brightness: 3500 nits (UHBM), 2000 nits (HBM), 1060 nits (typical)
- Colour depth: 12-bit
- Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1
- DCI-P3 wide colour gamut
- 447 PPI
- Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
- Sunlight display
- DC dimming | 3840Hz PWM dimming
- Wet Touch Technology 2.0 | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision®
- 16,000-step automatic brightness adjustment
- TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified
- High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC)
*The screen supports a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen refresh rate may be slightly different under different application interfaces and game image qualities. Please refer to the actual experience.
*3200Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate needs to be activated in Game Turbo mode.
Audio
- Dual speakers
- 400% volume boost
- Dolby Atmos® | Hi-Res
*Data tested by Xiaomi Internal Labs, 400% volume boost refers to 17 levels of volume compared to 15 levels, and actual effects may vary due to software and scenarios, please refer to the actual use.
Rear Camera
Main Camera
- 50MP
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- 0.8μm
- f/1.5, 6P lens
Ultra-Wide Camera
- 8MP
- 1.12μm
- f/2.2
Rear Camera Photography Features
Live Moment, HDR, Portrait mode, Underwater mode*, Ultra HD mode, Panorama, Documents, Pro mode
*Feature available via OTA.
- Image formats captured: HEIF, JPEG
Rear Camera Video Recording
- 4K at 30fps
- 1080p at 30/60fps
- 720p at 30fps
Front Camera
- 32MP
- 0.61μm
- f/2.2, 4P lens
Front Camera Video Recording
- 4K at 30fps
- 1080p at 30/60fps
- 720p at 30fps
Battery & Charging
- 10000mAh (typ) Silicon-Carbon Battery
- 100W HyperCharge (Charger not included)
- Supports 27W wired reverse charging
- Supports PD3.0 / PD2.0
- USB-C charging port
*Supports up to 100W charging with PPS-compatible adapters. Actual performance may vary.
*Supports up to 27W wired reverse charging, compatible with devices verified through Xiaomi Internal Labs. Actual performance may vary depending on battery condition and other factors. Ensure your phone has sufficient charge and that the receiving device is compatible.
*Please consult your local seller regarding the availability of a power adapter in the box.
Processor
| Model | Snapdragon® 6 Gen 5 Mobile Platform |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Process | 4nm |
| CPU | Octa-core processor, up to 2.6GHz |
| GPU | Adreno |
RAM & Storage
- 8GB+128GB | 8GB+256GB | 8GB+512GB | 12GB+256GB
- Memory: LPDDR5X RAM, up to 6400Mbps
- Storage: UFS 4.1 (256GB / 512GB), UFS 2.2 (128GB)
- Sequential read/write speeds: UFS 4.1 up to 2,100 MB/s; UFS 2.2 up to 1,000 MB/s
*Available storage and RAM are less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software pre-installed on the device.
Network & Connectivity
- Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM, or nano SIM + eSIM, or eSIM + eSIM)
- Supports 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
Network Bands
- 2G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8
- 3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
- 4G LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B18/B19/B20/B26/B28/B32/B66
- 4G LTE TDD: B38/B40/B41/B42/B48
- 5G: n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78
*Connectivity and network bands may vary based on region availability and local operator support.
*Use of eSIM requires a wireless service plan. This service plan may be subject to certain restrictions of use on switching service providers and roaming (even after contract expiration). eSIM availability may vary depending on country/region and carrier. For more details, please contact your carrier.
Wireless Networks
- Wi-Fi Protocol: Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, 802.11 a/b/g
- Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi
- Supports Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth 6.0
*Wi-Fi 6 capability may vary based on regional availability and local network support.
*Wi-Fi connectivity (including Wi-Fi frequency bands, Wi-Fi standards and other features as ratified in IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications) may vary based on regional availability and local network support.
NFC
Yes
*NFC availability may vary between markets.
AI Features
AI Erase Pro, AI Glare Removal, AI Image Expansion, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, AI Cutouts, AI Image Enhancement, AI Beautify, AI Film, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini
*Availability of AI features may vary based on region. Please check official website for more information.
*Some of the AI Creativity Assistant features require internet connection, and may vary by system software and Gallery Editor app versions. Please refer to actual use experience.
*Available on select devices and internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Google is a trademark of Google LLC.
*Google and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC. Check responses. Setup required. Compatibility and availability varies.
Security
- In-screen fingerprint sensor
- AI face unlock
Navigation & Positioning
GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I+B1C | Galileo: E1 | QZSS: L1 | A-GPS supplementary positioning | Wireless network | Data network | Sensor Assisted Positioning
Sensors
Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope
Operating System
Xiaomi HyperOS 3
Splash, Water and Dust Resistant
IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
*Tested and certified to be resistant to splash, water, and dust in specific laboratory conditions with the IP68/IP69 ingress protection based on IEC 60529:1989+A1:1999+A2:2013. The IP69K based on ISO 20653:2023. Test conditions include: for IP68, submersion in static freshwater up to a depth of 2 metres, up to 72 hours, with a temperature delta between the water and product being 5K or less; for IP69/IP69K, spraying the enclosure with a stream of water from a standard test nozzle, turntable speed of 5(±1) r/min, spray positions of 0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, test duration of 30 seconds per position, water flow rate of 15(±1) L/min with a water temperature of 80°C. Ingress protection is not assured if the product is subjected to environments beyond the test conditions. Not recommended to test by yourself. Not advised for beach or pool use. The warranty will not cover liquid damage caused in environments beyond the test conditions. Ingress protection might deteriorate from daily wear and tear and/or physical damage or disassembly. Please refer to the user’s manual for full instructions.
Package Contents
- 1 x Mobile Phone
- 1 x USB Type-C Cable
- 1 x SIM Eject Tool
- 1 x Protective Case
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Warranty Card
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