Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $185 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 50/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $950
- Better portability (41/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 41 points higher (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $765. Redmi Note 17 was $765 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 41 points (91/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.