Redmi Note 17 4G vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $165 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 46/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 7700); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 505,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 4G
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $165 vs $185
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 7700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 213g vs 224g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 4G vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 9 points higher (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 4G — 62/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (55/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 4G | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.0" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $165 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 4G and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 42.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi Note 17 4G was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (55/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 17 4G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Redmi Note 17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 4G over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (55/100 vs 36/100).