Redmi K20 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 18/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 824,513).
Redmi K20 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $1499
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 6/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 52 points higher (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K20 Pro leads (86/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (90/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (63/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K20 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Redmi K20 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $350 | $1499 |
Redmi K20 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K20 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K20 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Redmi K20 Pro by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1149. Redmi K20 Pro is cheaper by $1149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (90/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (63/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (41/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K20 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro by 52 points (70/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.