Redmi K50 Gaming vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 60/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,294,871); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1294871
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 5 points higher (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Redmi K50 Gaming by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.