Redmi 17C (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
20Performance55.2
38.8Display51.4
20.5Camera55.8
40.3Battery49.1
20Features73.3
2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)12 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and camera (+35). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+6% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 396 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1,862 nits+210% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,804Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 30 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |