Redmi K50 Gaming vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads — 60/100 vs 51/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K50 Gaming has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K50 Gaming is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 210g
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Redmi K50 Gaming scores 9 points higher (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming leads (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (76/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K50 Gaming leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Sony Xperia 5 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (58/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (76/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K50 Gaming edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K50 Gaming leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.