Redmi Note 17 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $185 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 50/100 (a 13-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 Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 593,849); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $220
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 13 points higher (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; 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 Y500 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 3185 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 by 37.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Redmi Note 17 was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (82/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.