Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G vs Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 22999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 10, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 26, 2026. The cost of Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 22999.
Display comparison
Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.74 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's 6.9 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. Vivo's phone has display density of 260 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.2% than Vivo's phone ~ 85%. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | Y21 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 10, 2026 | March 26, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.4 x 170.1 x 8.8 mm | 77.1 x 167.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Black, Deep Blue, Vivid Orange | Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 825nits Peak Brightness | 1200 nits Peak Brightness |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | AI Creation, AI Photo Enhance, AI Documents, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes |