Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony
PKR 439,999
87/100 overall
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 May 2026.
The short answer
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 439,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 265,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…
you care most about performance and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 439,999 | PKR 174,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 13, 2026. | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 197g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5 Inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better | 256GB / 512GB UFS |
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 2TB) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 12MP Selfie Camera HDR | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 4K Video Recording | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is listed at PKR 439,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 265,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 1 VIII uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.