Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads — 56/100 vs 53/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 876,983); the Redmi Note 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1009
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi Note 17 Pro scores 3 points higher (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 876983 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (73/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 38/100).