Redmi K50 Gaming vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 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 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 56.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 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 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 Gaming — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.