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 — 94/100 vs 60/100 (a 34-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,232,200).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- 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 (98/100 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)
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 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 — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 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).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| 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 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
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
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
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 220.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $569. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $569 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (98/100 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).
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 34 points (94/100 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 94/100, 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 (98/100 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.