Redmi K20 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Redmi K20 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $350 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 824,513); the Redmi K20 Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 211g).

The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Redmi K20 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K20 Pro
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 32
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Redmi K20 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1799

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • 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

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K20 Pro leads (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (35/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Redmi K20 Pro — 32/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K20 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (41/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Redmi K20 Pro: The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K20 Pro Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 824513 1119714
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
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 512GB
OS Android 9 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 191 g 211 g
Launch price $350 $1799
Camera comparison
Redmi K20 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K20 Pro and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
46/100
824513 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +26.4%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Redmi K20 Pro by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K20 Pro
$350
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1449. Redmi K20 Pro was $1449 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K20 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (41/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I edges out the Redmi K20 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

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 Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.