Redmi K50 Gaming vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,294,871); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Sony Xperia 1 VI
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). 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 VI notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
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 VI notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Redmi K50 Gaming by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi K50 Gaming leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.