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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
59Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
49.8Display65.7
29Camera48.4
71.3Battery49.1
46.7Features70.7
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G7 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and features (+24). 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 VIII

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 48 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 71 vs 47
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB

Display

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

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VIII
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VIII
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—48 MP
Telephoto—48 MP
Optical zoom—2.9 x
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 1 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VIII
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 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 1 VIII
Weight225 g200 g+11%
Thickness8.4 mm8.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP65IP65/IP68

Connectivity

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

Software

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

Audio

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

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