Redmi 17 5G vs Sharp AQUOS sense9
20Performance21.8
40.9Display54
29Camera54.9
71.3Battery49.1
86.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G8 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9
InnoReviews verdict
Sharp AQUOS sense9 wins this phone face-off, 45.5 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+26) and display (+13). Redmi 17 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 50% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 25% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 36 W
- 13% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 6.1 ″
Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 29
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 142% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 825 nits
- 66% higher Pixel density: 422 ppi vs 254 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+13% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Pro IGZO OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 422 ppi+66% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 2,000 nits+142% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 961Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,713Bottom 29% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP+1% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+50% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+25% | 36 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 166 g+28% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+1% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IPX5/IPX8/IP6X |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |