Redmi Note 17 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
28.9Performance55.2
52.3Display51.4
30.7Camera55.8
71.3Battery49.1
33.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 1711 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+26). Redmi Note 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 49
- 54% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 14% lower weight: 192 g vs 224 g
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″+8% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 396 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 1,862 nits+3% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | 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) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,700 mAh+54% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 192 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |