Redmi K20 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $350 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 191g).
Redmi K20 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $999
- Better camera (41/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 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: 168g vs 191g
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K20 Pro leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (35/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Redmi K20 Pro — 32/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; 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 5 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K20 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Redmi K20 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $999 |
Redmi K20 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K20 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 III leads Redmi K20 Pro by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $649. Redmi K20 Pro was $649 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K20 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (41/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III edges out the Redmi K20 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K20 Pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on performance (63/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.