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Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Redmi K20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Redmi K20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Vivo V17 price in India is set at Rs. 22,990, while Realme XT price starts at Rs. 15,999 and Redmi K20 price begins at Rs. 21,999.

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 10 December 2019 17:56 IST

Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Redmi K20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Vivo V17 features a hole-punch design, while Realme XT has a notch and Redmi K20 sports a pop-up camera

Highlights

Vivo V17 features a 20:9 E3 Super AMOLED display
Realme XT comes in three different variants
Redmi K20 flaunts a 20-megapixel selfie camera

Vivo V17 was launched in India on Monday, the latest launch from the Chinese smartphone brand. The new Vivo phone is designed to attract young smartphone buyers with a hole-punch design and a gradient back finish. Vivo has also provided a quad rear camera setup on the V17 that is available on a rectangular module. Further, the Vivo V17 in India distinguishes the experience over what was originally launched in Russia with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC. All this significantly makes the Vivo V17 a strong competitor against the likes of the Realme XT and Redmi K20 that both are among the hot-selling smartphones in India right now. But, which is the best phone to buy out of the three? This comparison helps answer that question.

Here, we compare the Vivo V17 price and specifications with those of the Realme XT and Redmi K20 to see how the new Vivo phone stacks up with its competitors, at least on paper.

Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Redmi K20: Price in India

The Vivo V17 price in India is set at Rs. 22,990 for the single 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The smartphone with Midnight Ocean (Black) and Glacier Ice (White) colour options will be available for purchase in the country starting December 17. Moreover, it's already up for pre-bookings in the country.

Vivo V17 First Impressions

In contrast, the Realme XT price in India is set at Rs. 15,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model carries a price tag of Rs. 16,999. There is also the top-of-the-line 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration of the Realme XT at Rs. 18,999. All three variants come in Pearl Blue and Pearl White colour options.

The Redmi K20 price in India, on the other hand, starts at Rs. 21,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 64Gb storage variant. This goes up to Rs. 23,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Both options come in Carbon Black, Flame Red, and Glacier Blue colours.

Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Redmi K20: Specifications

The Vivo V17, Realme XT, and Redmi K20, all three phones have dual-SIM (Nano) support and run Android 9 Pie. However, the Vivo phone has FuntouchOS 9.2 on top, while the Realme XT has ColorOS 6 and Redmi K20 features MIUI 11. In terms of display, the Vivo V17 features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) E3 Super AMOLED iView Display that has 20:9 aspect ratio and hole-punch design. This is unlike the Realme XT has a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and waterdrop-style notch design. However, the Redmi K20 features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340) AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Redmi K20 comes with a pop-up selfie camera module to deliver a full-screen experience -- sans a hole-punch design or waterdrop-style cutout.

Under the hood, the Vivo V17 has the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, along with 8GB of RAM. The Realme XT, on the other front, has the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC, coupled with 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM options. Distinctly, the Redmi K20 houses the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM.

Realme XT Review

Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Redmi K20 camera

Vivo has provided a quad rear camera setup on the V17 that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens, 8-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.2 lens, 2-megapixel tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 bokeh lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 macro lens. However, the Realme XT has a quad rear camera setup that features a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor with an f/1.8 lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/2.25 lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Coming towards the Redmi K20, the Xiaomi phone has a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX582 sensor along with an f/1.75 lens. The camera setup also includes a 13-megapixel secondary sensor with a wide-angle lens and an 8-megapixel tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 lens.

For selfies, the Vivo V17 packs a 32-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.45 lens. The Realme XT comes with a 16-megapixel selfie camera, while the Redmi K20 has a 20-megapixel selfie camera.

Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Redmi K20 storage

The Vivo V17 has single 128GB storage option. This is unlike the Realme XT that comes in 64GB and 128GB storage variants. The Redmi K20 also has 64GB and 128GB of onboard storage options. Moreover, all three phones come with microSD card support.

Redmi K20 Review

Connectivity options on the Vivo V17 are similar to those of the Realme XT and Redmi K20. All three phones have 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. They all also come with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Redmi K20 battery capacity

The Vivo V17 packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 18W Dual-Engine fast charging technology. The Realme XT, on the other hand, includes a 4,000mAh battery that works with Oppo's 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology. The Redmi K20 also has a 4,000mAh battery but with 18W fast charging support.

Dimensions of the Vivo V17 are set at 159.01×74.17×8.54mm, while the Realme XT measures 158.70x75.16x8.55mm and the Redmi K20 measures 156.70x74.30x8.80mm. The Vivo V17 weighs 176 grams. This is in comparison with the Realme XT that is weight at 183 grams. However, the Redmi K20 weighs 191 grams.

Is Realme X2 better than Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi K20? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Xiaomi Redmi K20 comparison

	Vivo V17	Realme XT	Xiaomi Redmi K20
Ratings
Overall NDTV Rating
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
Key Specs
Display	6.44-inch	6.40-inch	6.39-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
Front Camera	32-megapixel	16-megapixel	20-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel	64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel	48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel
RAM	8GB	8GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	128GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	4500mAh	4000mAh	4000mAh
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
OS	-	Android 9 Pie	Android Pie
GENERAL
Brand	Vivo	Realme	Xiaomi
Model	V17	XT	Redmi K20
Release date	November 23, 2019	September 13, 2019	May 28, 2019
Dimensions (mm)	159.01 x 74.17 x 8.54	158.70 x 75.16 x 8.55	156.70 x 74.30 x 8.80
Weight (g)	176.00	183.00	191.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4500	4000	4000
Colours	Midnight Ocean, Glacier Ice	Pearl Blue, Pearl White	Carbon Black, Glacier Blue, Flame Red
Launched in India	-	Yes	Yes
Body type	-	Glass	Glass
Removable battery	-	No	-
Fast charging	-	VOOC	Proprietary
Wireless charging	-	No	-
DISPLAY
Screen size (inches)	6.44	6.40	6.39
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9	19.5:9	19.5:9
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	-	403
HARDWARE
Processor	octa-core	2.3GHz octa-core	1.8GHz octa-core (6x1.8GHz + 2x2.2GHz)
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675	Qualcomm Snapdragon 712	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
RAM	8GB	8GB	6GB
Internal storage	128GB	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes	No
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD	-
Expandable storage up to (GB)	256	256	-
Dedicated microSD slot	-	-	No
CAMERA
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4)	64-megapixel (f/1.8, 0.8-micron) + 8-megapixel (f/2.25, 1.12-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.75-micron)	48-megapixel (f/1.75, 1.6-micron) + 8-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.12-micron) + 13-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.12-micron)
Rear flash	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front camera	32-megapixel (f/2.45)	16-megapixel	20-megapixel (f/2.2, 0.8-micron)
Rear autofocus	-	Yes	Yes
Pop-Up Camera	-	-	Yes
Front flash	-	-	No
SOFTWARE
Skin	Funtouch OS 9.2	ColorOS 6	MIUI 10
Operating system	-	Android 9 Pie	Android Pie
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00	Yes, v 5.00
USB OTG	Yes	Yes	-
Micro-USB	Yes	-	-
Number of SIMs	2	2	2
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
USB Type-C	-	Yes	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	-	Yes	Yes
NFC	-	-	No
Wi-Fi Direct	-	-	Yes
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes	Yes
SENSORS
Face unlock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes	Yes

Vivo V17

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Vivid display
Good battery life
Decent low-light camera performance

Bad
Below average low-light video
Preinstalled bloatware, spammy notifications
High price

Read detailed Vivo V17 review

Display 6.44-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 675

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Realme XT

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium looks, good build
Good set of cameras
Strong overall performance
Good battery life, quick charging

Bad
Camera app lacks some basic features

Read detailed Realme XT review

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 9 Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Choose a variant

Xiaomi Redmi K20

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Variants

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Smooth, lag-free performance
Appealing design
Great battery life

Bad
Underwhelming low-light camera performance
Quite slippery
No expandable storage
Slow front camera pop-up mechanism

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi K20 review

Display 6.39-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 730

Front Camera 20-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 13-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android Pie

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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