Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max vs Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49998 | Rs. 22991 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 15, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is Rs. 49998. The launch Date of the second phone is March 26, 2026. The cost of Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 22991.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type where as Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 447 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Vivo's phone ~ 85%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Vivo Y21 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 2609FRA74G | Y21 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 15, 2026 | March 26, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide (including Warranty Card) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.27 x 163.4 x 8.57 mm | 77.1 x 167.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 209 g |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Matcha Green, Secret Sunrise | Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | 1200 nits Peak Brightness |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Features | Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 3200Hz, Sunlight Display, TUV Triple Eye Protection (Low blue light Hardware solution), Optical In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Wet Touch 2.0, 12-bit TrueColour AMOLED | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Features | Immersive Gaming | |
| AI Features | AI Glare Removal, AI Beautify, AI Erase Pro, Xiaomi Hyper Ai, AI Interpreter, AI Dynamic Wallpapers AI Speech Recognition | AI Creation, AI Photo Enhance, AI Documents, AI Screen Translation, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Intelligent Charging, Intelligent Charging Protection, Dual Surge P3 + Surge G2 Chips, All-new Underwater Mode, Xiaomi HyperIsland | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Live Moments, Auto Scene detection, 2X in-sensor ultra clear zoom, HDR, Portrait Mode, Underwater Mode (OTA) (TBD), Ultra HD Mode, Panorama, Doccuments, Pro Mode (with presets) Dual Video | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Live Photo |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen5 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 812 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 400% Volume boost Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Sil-c Battery | 6500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | Yes |