vivo Y17
#3218
Xiaomi Redmi 9
#2461Category Breakdown
vivo Y17
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Performance
72.969.6
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.569.9
Battery
33.735.9
Build
83.187.3
Connectivity
54.162.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.948.7
Summary
- The vivo Y17 features a 6.35-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9 has a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Y17 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the Redmi 9 utilizes the more advanced Helio G80, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Camera-wise, both phones have a 13 MP main sensor, but the Redmi 9 includes additional lenses for ultrawide and macro photography, enhancing versatility.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Y17 at 5000 mAh and the Redmi 9 at 5020 mAh, and both support 18W charging.
- The Y17 runs on Android 9 with Funtouch OS, while the Redmi 9 comes with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 12 with MIUI 13, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Y17 having a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi 9 features Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y17
Xiaomi Redmi 9
General
Release Date
2019
2020, June 10
Announced
2019
2020, June 10
Description
Also known as vivo Y3 for ChinaVersions: V1902 (Global); V1901A, V1901T (China)
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Indian market
Display
Size
6.35"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1544 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm - Global16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm - China
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight
190.5 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Mineral Blue, Mystic Purple, Peach Pink, Peacock Blue
Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.91 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass