Redmi K100 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 234g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Redmi K100 scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (65/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 167.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (65/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.