Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).

The Redmi Note 17 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 60
Design 18
Value for money 97
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 225g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Redmi Note 17 scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (60/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (60/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 17 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 600942
Geekbench Single 930
Geekbench Multi 2210
Display 7.0" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2396 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 225 g 171 g
Price $185
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 17
$185
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (52/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (60/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (86/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.