Redmi 17C vs Vivo X300s

The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $100 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 358,383).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 54
Portability 53
Value for money 50
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • Lighter: 206g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $100 vs $723

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 50/100).

Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 17C Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 358383 3703823
Geekbench Single 432 3228
Geekbench Multi 1416 9553
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 40W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no
Weight 206 g 217 g
Price $100 $723
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
54
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 17C and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 17C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
33/100
358383 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +90.3%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Redmi 17C by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 17C
$100
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $623. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $623.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (83/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Vivo X300s?

The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Vivo X300s?

The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.