Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $730 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 50/100 (a 44-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 1,119,714).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 44 points (94/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
  • 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
  • Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?

  • Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 20/100). 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 Pro-I — 4/100; 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 Pro-I (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (95/100 vs 35/100).

Redmi K100 Pro Max: 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.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3942923 1119714
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 0W
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 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 211 g
Launch price $730 $1799
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -252.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1069. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $1069 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (98/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (90/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (95/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 44 points (94/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

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 Pro-I is a better fit for active users.