Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $185 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $840
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, 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 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi Note 17 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $655. Redmi Note 17 was $655 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 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.