Sony Xperia 10 VII
Sony
PKR 165,999
75/100 overall
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Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Mar 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is the cheaper of the two at PKR 165,999 against PKR 174,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 174,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max takes it by 12.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Sony Xperia 10 VII costs PKR 9,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 70W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 165,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | 2025 | Expected in 2026 |
| Dimensions | 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm | 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 160 g Better | Approximately 229.5 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.1 inches | 6.83 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels (~449 ppi density) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR | AMOLED |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali GPU |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) 8 MP, f/2.2 (telephoto), 2x optical zoom LED flash, HDR, panorama | 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide) | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps3.5mm Jack | Up to 4K — reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), non-removable 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 30W wired fast charging | 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass | 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 10 VII or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Sony Xperia 10 VII can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Sony Xperia 10 VII and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Sony Xperia 10 VII is listed at PKR 165,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Sony Xperia 10 VII cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 10 VII or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 10 VII or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Sony Xperia 10 VII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 30W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 10 VII or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 10 VII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.
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