Redmi 17C vs Vivo Y05
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $100 and $90. Both devices score the same overall rating of 33/100. Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP.
Redmi 17C
Vivo Y05
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 580 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1750 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 30/100)
The Redmi 17C and the Vivo Y05 received the same MobileRank rating — 33/100. Value score: Redmi 17C — 50/100, Vivo Y05 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y05 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Vivo Y05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $90 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y05
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $10. Vivo Y05 was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y05 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Vivo Y05 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo Y05?
Both devices scored 33/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo Y05.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Vivo Y05?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Vivo Y05?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.