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Redmi 17 5G vs vivo Y29 5G

WINNER
Redmi 17 5G
42.9Inno Score
VS
vivo Y29 5G
41.4Inno Score
20Performance28.9
40.9Display40.9
29Camera29
71.3Battery56.8
86.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G5 spec wins — vivo Y29 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and features (+13). vivo Y29 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 battery score: 71 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
  • 36% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,500 mAh
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the vivo Y29 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 21% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 825 nits
  • 15% lower weight: 198 g vs 232 g

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
SpecRedmi 17 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.68 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1608
Pixel density254 ppi264 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness825 nits1,000 nits+21%
Screen-to-body86.2 %+1%85.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
SpecRedmi 17 5Gvivo Y29 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 5MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
SpecRedmi 17 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
SpecRedmi 17 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Capacity7,500 mAh+36%5,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
SpecRedmi 17 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Weight232 g198 g+15%
Thickness8.8 mm8.1 mm+8%
IP ratingIP64IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
SpecRedmi 17 5Gvivo Y29 5G
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 Y29 5G
SpecRedmi 17 5Gvivo Y29 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17 5G versus vivo Y29 5G
SpecRedmi 17 5Gvivo Y29 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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