Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo T5 5G
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo T5 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo; launch prices were $185 and $235. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5 5G leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7050); the Vivo T5 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,106,227 vs 593,849); the Vivo T5 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Vivo T5 5G
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7050 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $235
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo T5 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1106227 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 1089 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3276 vs 2328
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo T5 5G, the Vivo T5 5G scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, Vivo T5 5G — 74/100; 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 T5 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo T5 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo T5 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 1106227 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 1089 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 3276 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 164.4×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $235 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo T5 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5 5G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5 5G
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Vivo T5 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5 5G leads Redmi Note 17 by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Note 17 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo T5 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo T5 5G?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo T5 5G — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G leads on performance (60/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G is a better fit for active users.