Redmi 17C vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 358,608); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17C and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi 17C by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.