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 — 59/100 vs 41/100 (a 18-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 1,290,942).

The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 Gaming — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 37
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 41
Design 53
Value for money 21
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 197g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 18 points higher (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).

Redmi K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K50 Gaming Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1290942 2994112
Geekbench Single 1675 3094
Geekbench Multi 4453 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
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 197 g
Price $1295
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K50 Gaming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
41/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
59/100 +56.9%
2994112 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K50 Gaming
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1295
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (68/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (53/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).

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 18 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 41/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?

The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.