Redmi 17C vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 25/100 vs 11/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Redmi 17C
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Redmi 17C scores 14 points higher (25/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (67/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Redmi 17C is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.