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vivo Y17

vivo Y17

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Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

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Category Breakdown

vivo Y17
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
43.143.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.260.2

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 Prime 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 Prime utilizes the more capable Helio G80, which offers improved processing power.
  • Both devices have a similar rear camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor, but the Redmi 9 Prime includes additional lenses for ultrawide and macro photography, enhancing its versatility.
  • Battery capacities are comparable, with the Y17 at 5000 mAh and the Redmi 9 Prime at 5020 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
  • The Y17 runs on Android 9 with Funtouch OS, while the Redmi 9 Prime offers a more recent Android 10 with MIUI 11, providing a more updated software experience.
  • Build quality is slightly different, as the Redmi 9 Prime features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, adding durability compared to the glass front of the Y17.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

vivo Y17
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

General

Release Date

2019
2020, August 04

Announced

2019
2020, August 04

Description

Also known as vivo Y3 for ChinaVersions: V1902 (Global); V1901A, V1901T (China)
N/A

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP
13 MP

Main Camera Details

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)

Front Camera

20 MP
8 MP

Front Camera Details

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

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW 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 & Design

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

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Mineral Blue, Mystic Purple, Peach Pink, Peacock Blue
Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare

Foldable

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

Software

Operating System

Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Android 10, MIUI 11

OS Version

Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Android 10, MIUI 11

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes