vivo Y17s vs Xiaomi Poco M5 (India): Which One Should You Buy?
vivo Y17s edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Xiaomi Poco M5 (India) wins 1 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.


Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie7070
- CameraTie8080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryTie8686
- DisplayTie8484
- ConnectivityXiaomi Poco M5 (India)5565
- SecurityTie3434
- ValueTie8585
- Xiaomi Poco M5 (India) charges faster18W vs 15W
- Xiaomi Poco M5 (India) has the bigger screen6.58" vs 6.56"
- vivo Y17s is lighter186 g vs 201 g
- Xiaomi Poco M5 (India) has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5
- Xiaomi Poco M5 (India) has the faster chipHelio G99 vs MT6769 Helio G85
- vivo Y17s is better protected from water and dustIP54 vs IP52
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo Y17s wins — BeastScore 79.3/100
After comparing all the specs, vivo Y17s is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Lighter body: 186g (15g lighter in hand).
Lighter body: 186g (15g lighter in hand)
Balanced specifications with Xiaomi hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support
Common questions
Which is better: vivo Y17s or Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)?
vivo Y17s leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.3/100 compared to Xiaomi Poco M5 (India) (79.3/100), driven by advantages in Lighter body: 186g (15g lighter in hand).
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo Y17s and Xiaomi Poco M5 (India)?
vivo Y17s has a 6.56-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Xiaomi Poco M5 (India) has a 6.58-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do vivo Y17s and Xiaomi Poco M5 (India) compare for speed?
vivo Y17s scores 70/100 for performance; Xiaomi Poco M5 (India) scores 70/100.
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