Google and Samsung beware: This Android brand just raised the bar for free battery replacements
The program covers first-sale units and could expand later, with free replacements in years 1 to 4 and a larger battery upgrade in year 5.
- On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing announced the Redmi Note 17 Pro launch in China, introducing a unique five-year free battery replacement program for early buyers.
- Lu explained the program guarantees free battery replacement if health drops below 80% during the five-year window, targeting long-term ownership and reduced electronic waste.
- The Redmi Note packs a 9,000mAh battery supporting 67W fast-charging and 22.5W wired reverse charging, confirming hardware priorities that emphasize battery longevity.
- Unlike Samsung and Google, which restrict free replacements to one-year warranties, this initiative offers users five years of coverage, providing a competitive advantage.
- While currently limited to the initial sale in China, the program's global availability and policies for later purchases remain unconfirmed, pending official details from the company.
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