Redmi 17 vs Vivo X500
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 624,021); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2250
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 232g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi 17 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (96/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (84/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.