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Samsung still rules the roost the it comes to Android devices but the competition continues to arrive thick and fast.Motorola recently announced the launch of its latest Edge 70 Max device, which features a massive battery and impressive charging.Now, Chinese firm Xiaomi has revealed its latest call maker, which also comes packed with a huge power pack and a price that's surprisingly affordable.

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Read our Privacy Policy 'Very interactive' Paw Patrol Tonie drops to £4.81 bringing 'hours of screen-free fun' New text message warning for UK car owners and ignoring it will be costly It's called the REDMI 17, and it will go on sale later this month for just £189.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTDespite that wallet-friendly cost, the REDMI 17 includes a giant 6.9-inch 120Hz display, an AI-powered dual-lens rear camera and a design that is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for enhanced scratch resistance and improved drop protection.Those are all good features, but where the REDMI 17 really stands out is its massive 7,500mAh battery.That beats Samsung with almost all of the Korean firm's devices only getting a 5,000mAh battery tucked inside their shells.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTXiaomi says its new phone can deliver up to 28 hours of video playback, 91 hours of music playback, 46 hours of calling, or 12 hours of video recording.

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTOther extras include dual stereo speakers for more immersive boxset bingeing, fast 45W turbo charging and there's a MediaTek Helio G91 processor inside.The REDMI 17 will be available later this month in the UK on Amazon in four colours: Black, Deep Blue, Oak Green, and Lotus Purple.If this budget blower doesn't sound that exciting, don't forget that Samsung has just released its new range of foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold8, which gets an updated passport-style design aimed at making it feel more like a tablet once opened.A fast Snapdragon processor offers rapid performance, it's now made using tough titanium and it gets plenty of smart features via Galaxy AI and Google Gemini.Along with the Fold8, there's also an improved flagship phone called the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and a refreshed Galaxy Z Flip8.Want to know more.Read our full Galaxy Z Fold8 review.