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Redmi 17C 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
20Performance28.9
39.1Display75.9
29Camera34.1
57.3Battery70.9
60Features46.7
5 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G9 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+37) 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

  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
  • 517% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 810 nits

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.9 ″+1%6.83 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16001260x2800
Pixel density254 ppi449 ppi+77%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits5,000 nits+517%
Screen-to-body84.3 %90.3 %+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T7300
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity6,000 mAh8,100 mAh+35%
Wired charging33 W44 W+33%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight211 g210 g
Thickness8.1 mm+1%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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