Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 60
Design 18
Value for money 97
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Lighter: 203g vs 225g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Redmi Note 17 scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 17 Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 600942
Geekbench Single 930
Geekbench Multi 2210
Display 7.0" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2396 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 225 g 203 g
Price $185
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 17
$185
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (46/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.