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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VI
55.2Inno Score
28.9Performance55.2
49.8Display51.4
29Camera55.8
71.3Battery49.1
46.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G11 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and features (+27). Redmi Note 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 Note 17 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 49
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 47
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Screen size6.99 ″+8%6.5 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution2396x10801080x2340
Pixel density376 ppi396 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits1,862 nits+3%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 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 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—7.1 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@120fps
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+50%30 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Weight225 g192 g+15%
Thickness8.4 mm8.2 mm+2%
IP ratingIP65IP65/IP68
Frame material—Metal

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VI
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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