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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VIII

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
45.9Inno Score
28.9Performance28.9
49.8Display63
29Camera41.9
71.3Battery41.8
46.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G7 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VIII

InnoReviews verdict

Sony Xperia 10 VIII wins this phone face-off, 45.9 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and display (+13). 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 42
  • 105% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 22 W
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 15% higher Screen size: 6.99 ″ vs 6.1 ″

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VIII

  • Stronger display score: 63 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
  • 25% lower weight: 168 g vs 225 g
  • 12% higher Pixel density: 422 ppi vs 376 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
Screen size6.99 ″+15%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution2396x10801080x2340
Pixel density376 ppi422 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+105%22 W
Wireless charging0 W0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
Weight225 g168 g+25%
Thickness8.4 mm8.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP65IP65/IP68

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Sony Xperia 10 VIII
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSony Xperia 10 VIII
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

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

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