Redmi K100 vs Sony Xperia XA2
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 21/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Sony Xperia XA2
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 234g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Redmi K100 scores 52 points higher (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1432.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (92/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (37/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 52 points (73/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.