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Redmi 17C 5G vs vivo Y21 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹20,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Y21 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500 mAh against 6,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 44W against 33W.
- The Y21 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (1,200 nits against 810).
- The Y21 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP64.
Which to buy
The Y21 5G is the easy pick: same price, and it wins on the bigger battery, faster charging and the brighter screen.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Size
6.9 inches
6.74 inches
Panel
Not listed
LCD
Resolution
1600 x 720
1600 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
810 nits
1,200 nits (better)
Performance
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Dimensity 6300
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Not listed
RAM
4GB, 6GB
4GB, 6GB
Storage
128GB
64GB, 128GB
Software
HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 2 OS updates
OriginOS 6, Android 16
Camera
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8) + auxiliary lens
50MP main (f/1.8) + 0.08MP auxiliary (f/3.0)
Front camera
8MP (f/2.0)
5MP (f/2.2)
Video
1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
Not listed
Battery
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Battery
6,000 mAh
6,500 mAh (better)
Wired charging
33W
44W (better)
Build and connectivity
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Network
5G, 4G LTE
5G, 4G
SIM
Dual SIM + microSD
Dual nano SIM (hybrid microSD slot)
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Not listed
No
Dust and water
IP64
IP65 (better)
Weight
211 g
209 g (better)
Thickness
7.99 mm (better)
8.39 mm
Colours
Coffee Brew, Purple Dawn, Dark Night
Champagne Gold, Midnight Blue
Availability
SpecRedmi 17C 5GY21 5G
Launch in India
28 Sep 2026
25 Mar 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
Redmi 17C 5G
- 4GB + 128GB₹20,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
Y21 5G
- 4GB + 64GB₹20,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹23,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹27,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
