Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G vs vivo S2 FE
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹36,999 against ₹38,999 for the S2 FE.
- The S2 FE has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 9,000 mAh. The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G charges faster, though: 67W against 44W.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,500 nits against 2,000).
- Only the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G has an ultrawide camera; the S2 FE backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. Only the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G for the lower price, faster charging and the brighter screen. Get the S2 FE for the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹39,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹38,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹42,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G vs S2 FE, answered
In India, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G starts at ₹36,999 and the vivo S2 FE starts at ₹38,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G or the S2 FE?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹36,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, ₹38,999 for the S2 FE. The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹39,999. The S2 FE comes in 2 versions, up to ₹42,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G or the S2 FE?
The S2 FE, with 10,000 mAh to 9,000 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is quicker: 67W to 44W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G's: it is brighter (3,500 to 2,000 nits). Both have a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G and 50MP main (f/1.8) on the S2 FE. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G runs the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, the S2 FE the Dimensity 7300e.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 226 g and 224 g.
