Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia XA2

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $730 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 21/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 23 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 215,323).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 73 points (94/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Sony Xperia XA2
Performance 15
Display 44
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 60
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 215323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 181
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 960
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $730

  • Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (94/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 0/100; 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 XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (95/100 vs 12/100).

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 XA2: The Sony Xperia XA2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Sony Xperia XA2
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 630
AnTuTu 3942923 215323
Geekbench Single 3640 181
Geekbench Multi 11033 960
Display 6.9" AMOLED 5.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x1920
Refresh rate 185 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.0
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm
Weight 171 g
Launch price $730 $349
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Sony Xperia XA2
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Sony Xperia XA2
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Sony Xperia XA2
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia XA2 Snapdragon 630
21/100 -1731.2%
215323 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1731.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Sony Xperia XA2
$349

Launch price difference: $381. Sony Xperia XA2 was $381 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (91/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (90/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (95/100 vs 12/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 73 points (94/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia XA2?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia XA2?

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 XA2 is a better fit for everyday use.