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Redmi Note 17 5G vs vivo Y18

WINNER
Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
vivo Y18
27.8Inno Score
28.9Performance20
49.8Display31
29Camera29
71.3Battery38.8
46.7Features20
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G3 spec wins — vivo Y18

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.3 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and features (+27). vivo Y18 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

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 20
  • 200% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 15 W

Reasons to pick the vivo Y18

  • 18% lower weight: 185 g vs 225 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y18
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y18
Screen size6.99 ″+7%6.56 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2396x1080720x1612
Pixel density376 ppi+40%269 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits+114%840 nits
Screen-to-body—83.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y18
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y18
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4MediaTek Helio G85
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB64/128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y18
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y18
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y18
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y18
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+200%15 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y18
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y18
Weight225 g185 g+18%
Thickness8.4 mm8.4 mm
IP ratingIP65IP54
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y18
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y18
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFC—No
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y18
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y18
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y18
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y18
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackNoYes

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