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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 17 Pro Max globally, India debut expected Sept 15
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max globally with a 10,000mAh battery and 100W charging, its largest battery yet, ahead of an expected India launch on September 15.
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max globally, equipping the phone with a 10,000mAh battery, the largest fitted to any Xiaomi smartphone to date.
The battery is supported by 100W wired charging, giving the device a standout combination of endurance and fast top-up speed.
The global rollout on August 27 also included the standard Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro as part of the same lineup refresh.
India pricing and availability have not been officially confirmed, but earlier reports suggest the Pro and Pro Max variants could launch in the country on September 15.
Globally, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max starts at JPY 79,980, roughly Rs 48,000, for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.
The global launch also included the standard Redmi Note 17 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro, both positioned below the Pro Max in Xiaomi’s refreshed lineup.
India pricing for the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has not yet been officially announced, though industry watchers expect it to carry a premium of roughly Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000 over its predecessor, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, which launched at Rs 37,999.
The jump to a 10,000mAh battery marks a significant increase over typical flagship and mid-range battery capacities in the Indian market, most of which remain in the 5,000mAh to 7,000mAh range.
Xiaomi has not detailed the exact India availability channels yet, though its recent Redmi Note launches have typically been sold through Flipkart, the Mi India online store and offline retail partners.
The Redmi Note series remains one of Xiaomi’s best-selling smartphone lines in India, with the Pro Max positioning aimed at buyers seeking flagship-adjacent features at a mid-range price point.
The phone features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision streaming, with peak brightness rated up to 3,500 nits.
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Realme P4s 5G officially launched in India at Rs 34,999
Realme has officially launched the P4s 5G in India, with prices starting at Rs 34,999 for the base variant and first sales beginning September 3.
Realme has officially launched the P4s 5G in India.
Prices for the phone start at Rs 34,999, with two higher-storage variants also available.
The base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 34,999, the 8GB plus 256GB model costs Rs 37,999, and the top 12GB plus 256GB configuration is priced at Rs 41,999.
The phone packs an 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, one of the larger capacities available in its price segment.
The display is a 144Hz, 1.5K Samsung AMOLED panel rated for up to 6,500 nits of peak brightness.
The first sale will begin on September 3, 2026, at 12 PM, with the phone available through Flipkart and Realme’s own website.
Realme is offering a Rs 3,000 bank discount alongside 12 months of no-cost EMI as part of the launch offers.
The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset paired with a dedicated HyperVision+ AI gaming chip, aimed at improving sustained gaming performance.
On the camera front, the P4s 5G carries a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS alongside an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, catering to both everyday photography and low-light shooting.
The phone also carries IP69, IP68 and IP66 ratings for dust and water resistance, a combination not commonly found at this price point.
It ships with Android 16 out of the box and is available in green and beige-brown colour options, based on pre-launch teasers from the company.
The base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 34,999, the 8GB plus 256GB model costs Rs 37,999, and the top 12GB plus 256GB configuration is priced at Rs 41,999.
The phone packs an 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, one of the larger capacities available in its price segment.
The display is a 144Hz, 1.5K Samsung AMOLED panel rated for up to 6,500 nits of peak brightness.
Photo by Adnan Bukvic, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (representative Realme smartphone image)
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Realme P4s 5G India launch date confirmed as August 26
Realme has confirmed the P4s 5G will launch in India on August 26 at 12 PM IST, with a 144Hz OLED display, 8,000mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset.
Realme has confirmed that the P4s 5G will launch in India on August 26, 2026, at 12 PM IST.
The company has not officially announced pricing yet, though the phone is widely expected to be priced under Rs 40,000, with some estimates pointing closer to Rs 29,999.
The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset paired with a dedicated HyperVision+ AI chip.
It features a Samsung M14 1.5K LTPS OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 1,272 x 2,772 pixels, and peak brightness of up to 6,500 nits.
The battery is rated at 8,000mAh with support for 80W fast charging, among the larger capacities in its price segment.
On the camera front, the P4s 5G carries a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS alongside an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens.
The device carries IP69, IP68 and IP66 ratings for dust and water resistance, a combination not commonly seen at this price point.
Teasers ahead of launch have shown the phone in green and beige-brown colour options, running Android 16 out of the box with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage in its base configuration.
The P4s 5G is expected to be available through Flipkart, following Realme’s typical distribution pattern for its P-series devices in the Indian market.
The launch adds to a busy August 2026 for Indian smartphone releases, with several brands including Redmi, Vivo and Google having already launched competing devices earlier in the month.
The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset paired with a dedicated HyperVision+ AI chip.
It features a Samsung M14 1.5K LTPS OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a resolution of 1,272 x 2,772 pixels, and peak brightness of up to 6,500 nits.
The battery is rated at 8,000mAh with support for 80W fast charging, among the larger capacities in its price segment.
Photo by Adnan Bukvic, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (representative Realme smartphone image)
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Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G launches in India, priced around Rs 14,999
Lava has launched the Virat V1 Pro 5G in India today, priced at around Rs 14,999, with a 50MP camera and 120Hz display, exclusively on Flipkart.
Lava has launched the Virat V1 Pro 5G in India today, with the phone going on sale exclusively through Flipkart.
The device carries an expected retail price of around Rs 14,999, though Lava had not formally confirmed the price at the time of launch.
The Virat V1 Pro 5G features a 6.75-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by a Unisoc T8200 processor.
The phone is offered with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, expandable further via a microSD card.
On the camera front, it carries a 50-megapixel main rear sensor paired with an auxiliary AI lens for the dual-camera setup.
The phone runs a near-stock version of Android 16 out of the box, with Lava saying it has kept pre-installed third-party apps to a minimum.
Lava has positioned the Virat V1 Pro 5G as a budget-segment offering, competing primarily on camera specifications and display refresh rate against other sub-Rs 15,000 5G phones launched this year.
The Unisoc T8200 processor powering the device is an octa-core chipset commonly used in budget and mid-range 5G smartphones sold in the Indian market.
Lava is one of the few Indian-origin smartphone brands still manufacturing devices domestically, competing in a market largely dominated by Chinese and South Korean manufacturers.
The phone runs a near-stock version of Android 16 out of the box, with Lava saying it has kept pre-installed third-party apps to a minimum.
Connectivity options include dual SIM 5G support, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for unlocking, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature increasingly rare on phones in this price segment.
The 5,000mAh battery supports 18W wired charging over USB Type-C, and the device also carries basic splash protection against accidental water exposure.
August has been a packed month for smartphone launches in India, with the Google Pixel 11 series and Redmi Note 17 series both carrying confirmed dates alongside new arrivals from Vivo, Samsung, Poco and Infinix.
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