{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-v80-lite-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:48:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "vivo V80 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 119,999 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": 72.6,
                "overall": 65.7
            },
            "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 Note 17",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-17/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-27-2026-09_25_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 119999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-27T04:45:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "27 August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "169.70 × 79.14 × 8.45 mm",
                    "Weight": "224 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 — dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.99-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2396 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, 2 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.3GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 up to 1.95GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (possibly shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, PDAF, AI Dual Camera, LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.0, HDR, AI Portrait, Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, slow-motion video."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7700mAh, non-removable, Li-Po.",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, 5G support.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, electronic compass, virtual proximity sensor, IR blaster.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17",
        "margin": 10.5,
        "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-note-17": 59
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17"
            },
            {
                "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-note-17": 79
                },
                "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-note-17": 81.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 72.6,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 costs PKR 26,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 packs a 650 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 charges 1W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.5 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 Note 17 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite is listed at PKR 145,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 119,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, vivo V80 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}