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Redmi 9C vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 10 VI
43.1Inno Score
20Performance28.9
20Display35.3
20.5Camera40.6
38.8Battery46.4
28Features100
1 spec wins — Redmi 9C11 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 10 VI wins this phone face-off, 43.1 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+72) and camera (+20). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VI

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 46 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9C versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi 9CSony Xperia 10 VI
Screen size6.53 ″+7%6.1 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDOLED
Resolution1600x7201080x2520
Pixel density269 ppi449 ppi+67%
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9C versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi 9CSony Xperia 10 VI
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G35Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu110,000—
RAM (max)3 GB8 GB+167%
Storage options32GB / 64GB128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9C versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi 9CSony Xperia 10 VI
Main camera13 MP48 MP+269%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9C versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi 9CSony Xperia 10 VI
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W30 W+200%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9C versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi 9CSony Xperia 10 VI
Weight196 g164 g+16%
Thickness9 mm8.3 mm+8%
IP rating—IP65/IP68
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9C versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi 9CSony Xperia 10 VI
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9C versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi 9CSony Xperia 10 VI
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 14
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9C versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi 9CSony Xperia 10 VI
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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