Redmi Note 17 5G vs Vivo T5x
Vivo T5x wins 2 of 5. Buy Redmi Note 17 5G if you want the longest software support. Buy Vivo T5x if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryVivo T5x. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 8. Its 7200 mAh battery is smaller, but it uses less power, and our score follows tested battery life.
- SpeedVivo T5x. Faster for games and heavy apps: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo, speed score 5 out of 10, against 3.
- UpdatesRedmi Note 17 5G. 4 years of updates promised.
- PriceIt's a tie
Overall, Vivo T5x wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Vivo T5x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹27,999 | ₹27,999 |
| Launched | 6 August 2026 | 17 March 2026 |
| Software now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.9/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Battery | 8000mAh battery easily lasts a full day with plenty left; 45W charging takes about 90 minutes. | 7200mAh battery lasted about two days of moderate use in Croma's test; 44W charging is full in under 2 hours. |
| Camera | Just one 50MP camera on the back, decent in daylight but inconsistent at night, and no 4K video. | 50MP Sony main camera that is good in daylight, with 4K video; no stabilisation and no wide-angle. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is slower than last year's model; fine for daily apps, weak for games. | Dimensity 7400 Turbo is smooth for daily use and handles popular games on lower settings. |
| Catch | Slower chip than the Redmi Note 15, a single camera and a single speaker for ₹27,999. | LCD screen instead of AMOLED, heavy at 219g, and the price has jumped from ₹18,999 at launch to ₹27,999. |
| Updates | 4 years | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Vivo T5x |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.99-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2396) OLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.76-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2408) LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (SM4450-AF) | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (cluster details not officially stated) | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno (model not officially stated) | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1, LPDDR4X) |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7200 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD 3.0), 22.5W reverse wired | 44W wired, reverse wired, bypass charging |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/2.76", f/1.8, PDAF), no ultrawide; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0) | 50 MP Sony IMX852 main (f/1.8) + 2 MP depth (f/2.4); 32 MP selfie (f/2.45); 4K 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP65 | IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 8.4mm thick, 225g | 8.39mm thick, 219g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Not officially stated |
| Connectivity | 5G, no NFC, no 3.5mm jack (per Smartprix review); Wi-Fi and Bluetooth versions not officially stated | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC not mentioned, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single bottom-firing speaker; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 960Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Dark Night, Arctic Blue, Starlight Purple | Star Silver, Cyber Green |
Where to buy
- Redmi Note 17 5G₹27,999
- Vivo T5x₹27,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Redmi Note 17 5G or Vivo T5x?
- Vivo T5x wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Redmi Note 17 5G if you want the longest software support. Buy Vivo T5x if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Vivo T5x lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Vivo T5x is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Redmi Note 17 5G costs ₹27,999, Vivo T5x costs ₹27,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Redmi Note 17 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Vivo T5x: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16).