Vivo T5 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G
Verdict
The Vivo T5 4G scores higher in 5 of 6 sections (design & durability, battery, performance, display and camera), while the Xiaomi Redmi 17C 4G is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on connectivity & features.
The biggest difference is design & durability: 74 vs 37 points.
- T5 4G leads in 12 fields
- Redmi 17C 4G leads in 7 fields
- 17 ties
36 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | T5 4G | Redmi 17C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 37 | 22 |
| Camera | 13 | 6 |
| Battery | 71 | 44 |
| Display | 53 | 45 |
| Design & durability | 74 | 37 |
| Connectivity & features | 24 | 22 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- T5 4G: 23/100(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: 18/100
- Chipset
- T5 4G: Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
- Redmi 17C 4G: Helio G81 Ultra
- RAM (max)
- T5 4G: 8 GB(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: 4 GB
- Storage (max)
- T5 4G: 256 GB(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: 128 GB
- Process node
- T5 4G: 6 nm
- Redmi 17C 4G: 12 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- T5 4G: 50 MP(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: 13 MP
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Ultra-wide camera
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Telephoto camera
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Periscope lens
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Optical zoom
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Video recording
- T5 4G: Unknown
- Redmi 17C 4G: 1080p
- Front camera
- T5 4G: 32 MP(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: 5 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- T5 4G: 7200 mAh(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: 5160 mAh
- Wired charging
- T5 4G: 44 W(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: 18 W
- Wireless charging
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Reverse charging
- T5 4G: Yes(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Reverse charging type
- T5 4G: Wired
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
Display
- Screen size
- T5 4G: 6.75″
- Redmi 17C 4G: 6.88″
- Panel type
- T5 4G: LCD
- Redmi 17C 4G: LCD
- Refresh rate
- T5 4G: 120 Hz
- Redmi 17C 4G: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- T5 4G: 256 ppi
- Redmi 17C 4G: 260 ppi(Better)
- Peak brightness
- T5 4G: 1250 nits(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: 600 nits
- Resolution
- T5 4G: 720x1570
- Redmi 17C 4G: 720x1640
Design & durability
- Weight
- T5 4G: 219 g
- Redmi 17C 4G: 206 g(Better)
- Thickness
- T5 4G: 8.4 mm
- Redmi 17C 4G: 8.2 mm(Better)
- Dust & water resistance
- T5 4G: IP68 + IP69(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: None
- Back material
- T5 4G: Plastic
- Redmi 17C 4G: Leather(Better)
- Frame material
- T5 4G: Plastic
- Redmi 17C 4G: Plastic
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Wi-Fi
- T5 4G: Wi-Fi 5
- Redmi 17C 4G: Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- T5 4G: 5.1
- Redmi 17C 4G: 5.4(Better)
- USB speed
- T5 4G: USB 2.0
- Redmi 17C 4G: USB 2.0
- USB port
- T5 4G: USB-C 2.0
- Redmi 17C 4G: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- NFC
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- eSIM
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Satellite connectivity
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Stereo speakers
- T5 4G: Yes(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: Yes(Better)
- Fingerprint reader
- T5 4G: Side-mounted
- Redmi 17C 4G: Side-mounted
- 3D face unlock
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- Infrared blaster
- T5 4G: Yes(Better)
- Redmi 17C 4G: No
- FM radio
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: Unknown
- microSD slot
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: Yes(Better)
- Card slot
- T5 4G: No
- Redmi 17C 4G: microSD
General
- Operating system
- T5 4G: Android 16
- Redmi 17C 4G: Android 16
- Launch price
- T5 4G: About 290 EUR
- Redmi 17C 4G: About 100 EUR
- Year
- T5 4G: 2026
- Redmi 17C 4G: 2026
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| — | T5 4G | Redmi 17C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, May 29 | 2026, June 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, May 29 | Available. Released 2026, June 23 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 166.6 x 78.4 x 8.4 mm (6.56 x 3.09 x 0.33 in) | 171.9 x 77.8 x 8.2 mm (6.77 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1250 nits (HBM) | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.75 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density) | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density) |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 (6 nm) | Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2 | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
| Dual | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Auxiliary lens | – |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | – | 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide) |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 5 MP |
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Infrared port | Yes | – |
| Radio | No | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 7200 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Charging | 44W wired, 50% in 43 min Reverse wired | 18W wired, PD |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Gold, Black | Black, Red, Light blue |
| Models | V2545 | – |
| Price | About 290 EUR | About 100 EUR |