Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $230 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8400 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $840
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 226g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $610. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $610 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (90/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.