Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo X500
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $185 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $820
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 225g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 10240 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi Note 17 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $635. Redmi Note 17 was $635 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (84/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.