Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo T5x
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $185 and $225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5x leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo T5x is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 600,942); the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't.
Redmi Note 17
Vivo T5x
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $225
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2210
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo T5x, the Vivo T5x scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5x and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 3185 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $225 |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5x leads Redmi Note 17 by 37.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Redmi Note 17 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (75/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5x and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo T5x are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x edges out the Redmi Note 17 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 T5x?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x leads on performance (57/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo T5x?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo T5x is a better fit for everyday use.