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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Vivo S2

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo S2
48.5Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
49.8Display65.5
29Camera34.1
71.3Battery70.9
46.7Features57.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G6 spec wins — Vivo S2

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo S2 wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and features (+11). Redmi Note 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 Note 17 5G

  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • 13% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,050 mAh

Reasons to pick the Vivo S2

  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 47
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
  • 67% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,800 nits

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GVivo S2
Screen size6.99 ″+2%6.83 ″
Panel typeAMOLED3D Curved AMOLED
Resolution2396x10801260x2800
Pixel density376 ppi449 ppi+19%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits3,000 nits+67%
Screen-to-body—91.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GVivo S2
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi Note 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 Note 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GVivo S2
Capacity8,000 mAh+13%7,050 mAh
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GVivo S2
Weight225 g197 g+12%
Thickness8.4 mm8 mm+5%
IP ratingIP65IP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GVivo S2
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFC—No
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Vivo S2
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GVivo S2
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

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

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