Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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 Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 225g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Redmi Note 17 scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (60/100 vs 39/100). 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 Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 17 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 600942
Geekbench Single 930
Geekbench Multi 2210
Display 7.0" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2396 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 194 g
Price $185
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 17
$185
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
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 Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (60/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (57/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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 Z6 (China)?

The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.