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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VII
62.1Inno Score
28.9Performance72.6
49.8Display50
29Camera63.5
71.3Battery49.1
46.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G10 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII wins this phone face-off, 62.1 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and camera (+35). 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

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 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 VII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
Screen size6.99 ″+8%6.5 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution2396x10801080x2340
Pixel density376 ppi396 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits+9%1,655 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,003Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—9,129Top 14%
Wild Life Extreme stability—64 %Bottom 28%
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 VII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—48 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 VII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
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 VII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
Weight225 g197 g+12%
Thickness8.4 mm8.2 mm+2%
IP ratingIP65IP65/IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VII
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

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

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