{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-v80-lite-vs-xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T11:22:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo V80 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 145,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "vivo V80 Lite",
            "slug": "vivo-v80-lite",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_03_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:14:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 24.1,
                "overall": 60.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 24, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)",
                    "Weight": "197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB/256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh,",
                    "Wired charging": "44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi 17C",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-17c",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-17c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-27-2026-09_05_12-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 33999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-27T04:19:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 64.7,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 66.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 23, 2026 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (Expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-17c",
        "margin": 5.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 22,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 56
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-17c"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 74
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 81,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 64.7
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 87
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 25
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 24.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-17c": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-17c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 112,000 less.",
        "vivo V80 Lite packs a 1,890 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo V80 Lite charges 26W faster.",
        "vivo V80 Lite offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo V80 Lite ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "vivo V80 Lite has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "vivo V80 Lite uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 17C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.6 points. It wins on performance and value for money. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of vivo V80 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi 17C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite is listed at PKR 145,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 112,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite scores higher in our camera assessment. vivo V80 Lite uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. vivo V80 Lite carries a 7050 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 17C a 5160 mAh cell, with 44W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}