Redmi K50 Gaming vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,294,871).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 Gaming — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K50 Gaming

Performance 68
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 58
Portability 47
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 62

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 VIII better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (69/100 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 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).

Redmi K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K50 Gaming Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1294871 3842882
Geekbench Single 1662 3639
Geekbench Multi 4188 11047
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 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 200 g
Launch price — $1500

Camera comparison

Redmi K50 Gaming

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K50 Gaming

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K50 Gaming

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi K50 Gaming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
60/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +66.3%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K50 Gaming

Price unknown

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

$1500

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (97/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (69/100 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 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 Gaming — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.