Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 33/100 vs 26/100 (a 7-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 Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 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 Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 225g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi Note 17 scores 7 points higher (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (60/100 vs 30/100). 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, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (83/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 17 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 600942
Geekbench Single 930
Geekbench Multi 2210
Display 7.0" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2396 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 225 g 173 g
Price $185
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 17
$185
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (83/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.