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Redmi 17C 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII

Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
45.9Inno Score
20Performance28.9
39.1Display63
29Camera41.9
57.3Battery41.8
60Features78.7
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G6 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VIII

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 10 VIII wins this phone face-off, 45.9 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and features (+19). Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 42
  • 50% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 22 W
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 13% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 6.1 ″

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VIII

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 63 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
Screen size6.9 ″+13%6.1 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDOLED
Resolution720x16001080x2340
Pixel density254 ppi422 ppi+66%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits—
Screen-to-body84.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+50%22 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
Weight211 g168 g+20%
Thickness8.1 mm+2%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP64IP65/IP68

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi 17C 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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