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).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 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)
- Overall rating 50/100
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).
| 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 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1069. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $1069 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.