Redmi Note 17 5G vs vivo X Fold5
28.9Performance52.9
49.8Display71.7
29Camera63
71.3Battery80.9
46.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G11 spec wins — vivo X Fold5
InnoReviews verdict
vivo X Fold5 wins this phone face-off, 66.9 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) and features (+32). 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 capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the vivo X Fold5
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 63 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″ | 8.03 ″+15% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2396x1080 | 2200x2480 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 413 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 4,500 nits+150% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,154Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,483Top 29% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP+150% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+33% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 40 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13.4 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 217 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+9% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP58/IP59 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15, OriginOS 5 in China) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |