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Redmi 17C 5G vs Vivo S2

Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo S2
48.5Inno Score
20Performance28.9
39.1Display65.5
29Camera34.1
57.3Battery70.9
60Features57.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G10 spec wins — Vivo S2

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo S2 wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+14). Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G

  • 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 39
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo S2
Screen size6.9 ″+1%6.83 ″
Panel typeIPS LCD3D Curved AMOLED
Resolution720x16001260x2800
Pixel density254 ppi449 ppi+77%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits3,000 nits+270%
Screen-to-body84.3 %91.4 %+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo S2
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17C 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 17C 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo S2
Capacity6,000 mAh7,050 mAh+18%
Wired charging33 W44 W+33%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo S2
Weight211 g197 g+7%
Thickness8.1 mm8 mm+1%
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo S2
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

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

Audio

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

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