India, Oct. 7 -- Most phones in this segment try to win you over with a faster chip or a more ambitious camera setup. The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G takes a different route. Its headline feature is a 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, backed by a high-resolution AMOLED display, extensive durability ratings and long software support.

That gives the phone a clear identity, but it also makes the trade-offs easier to spot. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is capable for everyday use rather than outright fast, and the camera setup is useful without being especially versatile. After looking at the benchmark, gaming and battery results, the question is whether endurance is enough to justify the price.

Our review unit came in Cloud Blue with 8GB RAM and 256GB s...