Redmi K20 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 46/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513).
Redmi K20 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1299
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 14 points higher (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Redmi K20 Pro — 32/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Redmi K20 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1299 |
Redmi K20 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K20 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
We compared Redmi K20 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Redmi K20 Pro by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $949. Redmi K20 Pro was $949 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (42/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Redmi K20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.