Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G vs vivo T5 5G
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The T5 5G starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹34,999 against ₹36,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G.
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 9,000 mAh against 7,050 mAh. It also charges faster, at 67W against 44W.
- The screens are a split decision: the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is brighter (3,500 nits against 3,000), the T5 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the T5 5G.
- The T5 5G is the lighter phone: 199 g against 226 g.
Get the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the brighter screen. Get the T5 5G for the lower price, the smoother screen and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
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Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹39,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹34,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹39,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹44,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹49,999
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 T5 5G, answered
In India, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G starts at ₹36,999 and the vivo T5 5G starts at ₹34,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G or the T5 5G?
The T5 5G, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹34,999 for the T5 5G, ₹36,999 for the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G. The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹39,999. The T5 5G comes in 4 versions, up to ₹49,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G or the T5 5G?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G, with 9,000 mAh to 7,050 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?
It is a split: the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G's screen is brighter (3,500 to 3,000 nits), the T5 5G's is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G has a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the T5 5G a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G and 50MP main (f/1.79, OIS) on the T5 5G. 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 T5 5G the Dimensity 7500 Turbo.
Which gets more software updates?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G. It is promised 4 OS updates; the T5 5G, 3 OS updates.
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?
The T5 5G, at 199 g to 226 g.
