Redmi K100 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 77/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,531,378).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3531378
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 14 points higher (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (95/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Redmi K100 Pro by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (95/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K100 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.