Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G vs Vivo Y500i
Quick Comparison
Vivo Y500i has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G has better resolution of 1600 x 720 than Vivo Y500i which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G | Vivo Y500i |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7900 mAh | 7200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 23998 | Rs. 17990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 03, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G is Rs. 23998. The launch Date of the second phone is January 12, 2026. The Expected cost of Vivo Y500i is Rs. 17990.
Display comparison
Vivo Y500i has screen size of 6.75 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 256 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 ~ 85.3%.
Memory comparison
Vivo Y500i's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + Auxiliary lens 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 Y500i'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 Y500i |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 17 | V2531A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 03, 2026 | January 12, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, 45W Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.42 x 170.12 x 8.8 mm | 78.4 x 166.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 219 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Absolute Black, Endless Blue, Eternal Orange | Black, Silver, Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 256 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.2% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Diamond Shield Glass |
| Brightness | Brightness: 825 nits HBM | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| 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/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Vertual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | Vivo AI |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dynamic RGB Light Ring on Back, Xiaomi HyperIsland | Hi-Res Audio Certification |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P lens, f/1.8 (Auxiliary lens) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Filmcamera, Hdr Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-laps, Dual Camera Recording, Document Mode | HDR, panorama |
| 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 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Hdr Mode | Soft-light Ringportrait Mode | Time-lapse | Night Mode | Dual Camera Recording | Panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Origin OS 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Adreno | Adreno 613 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, WAV, MP3, MP2, MP1, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC, OPUS |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI, TS, MKV, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7900 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 7200 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W reverse wired | Yes |