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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

WINNER
Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
Sony Xperia 10 VI
43.1Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
49.8Display35.3
29Camera40.6
71.3Battery46.4
46.7Features100
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G7 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 17 5G scores 43.3 against 43.1 for Sony Xperia 10 VI. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 17 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 46
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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 10 VI

  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 47
  • 27% lower weight: 164 g vs 225 g
  • 19% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 376 ppi
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VI
Screen size6.99 ″+15%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution2396x10801080x2520
Pixel density376 ppi449 ppi+19%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VI
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VI
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VI
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+50%30 W
Wireless charging0 W0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VI
Weight225 g164 g+27%
Thickness8.4 mm8.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP65IP65/IP68
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VI
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VI
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VI
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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