Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $185 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 50/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 593,849); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $970
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 40 points higher (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (63/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $785. Redmi Note 17 was $785 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (63/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 40 points (90/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.