Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 10 III
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690; launch prices were $730 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 39/100 (a 54-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 499,040).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 10 III
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $730
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 III, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Sony Xperia 10 III — 2/100; 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 10 III (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (95/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 10 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 690 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1897 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 10 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 646.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Sony Xperia 10 III was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (91/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (90/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (95/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 III?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 54 points (93/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 III?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Sony Xperia 10 III — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 III?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 III?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 10 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.