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Redmi 17 5G vs Vivo S2

Redmi 17 5G
42.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo S2
48.5Inno Score
20Performance28.9
40.9Display65.5
29Camera34.1
71.3Battery70.9
86.7Features57.3
5 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G7 spec wins — Vivo S2

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo S2 wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and performance (+9). Redmi 17 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G

  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 57
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo S2

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 41
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
  • 264% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 825 nits

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17 5GVivo S2
Screen size6.9 ″+1%6.83 ″
Panel typeIPS LCD3D Curved AMOLED
Resolution720x16001260x2800
Pixel density254 ppi449 ppi+77%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness825 nits3,000 nits+264%
Screen-to-body86.2 %91.4 %+6%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17 5GVivo S2
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 5MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17 5GVivo S2
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17 5GVivo S2
Capacity7,500 mAh+6%7,050 mAh
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17 5GVivo S2
Weight232 g197 g+15%
Thickness8.8 mm8 mm+9%
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17 5GVivo S2
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17 5GVivo S2
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17 5GVivo S2
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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