REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
46.7Performance64.4
66.5Display65.7
42.6Camera48.4
85.6Battery49.1
100Features70.7
5 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G5 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63 to 59, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and features (+29). Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 71
- 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
- 67% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 43
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 10% lower weight: 200 g vs 223 g
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+5% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+67% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+123% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 17.5 h | — |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 200 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.3 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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