Redmi K100 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm 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 — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-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 Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,842,882).

The Redmi K100 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3842882
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 3842882
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2340
Refresh rate 2560 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, HyperOS 3 Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g
Price $1499
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
70/100 -2.6%
3842882 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (90/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (89/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

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 18 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 88/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.

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 63/100).

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.