Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $730 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 60/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (95/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 202.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $569. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $569 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (95/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 33 points (93/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.