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Redmi Note 17 5G vs vivo Y28 5G

WINNER
Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
vivo Y28 5G
33.1Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
49.8Display31.2
29Camera29
71.3Battery38.8
46.7Features46.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G3 spec wins — vivo Y28 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.3 to 33.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+19). vivo Y28 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

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 31
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • 200% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 15 W
  • 114% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 840 nits
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the vivo Y28 5G

  • 17% lower weight: 186 g vs 225 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y28 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y28 5G
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—83.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y28 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y28 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 6020
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y28 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y28 5G
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 Y28 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y28 5G
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 Y28 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y28 5G
Weight225 g186 g+17%
Thickness8.4 mm8.1 mm+4%
IP ratingIP65IP54
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y28 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y28 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFC—No
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y28 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y28 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus vivo Y28 5G
SpecRedmi Note 17 5Gvivo Y28 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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