Redmi 17 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 624,021); the Redmi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2250
- Lighter: 188g vs 232g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (68/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Redmi 17 by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (68/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Redmi 17 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 32/100).