Redmi 17C (China) vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
20Performance64.4
38.8Display82.8
20.5Camera75.4
40.3Battery88.7
20Features100
2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)13 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+80) and camera (+55). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)
- 10% lower weight: 206 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″ | 6.85 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 507 ppi+95% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 4,400 nits+633% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 8,000 mAh+55% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 90 W+400% |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g+10% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | — |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |