Redmi K70 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Redmi K70 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $465 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K70 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K70 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,114 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Redmi K70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486114 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $1299
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K70 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Redmi K70 Pro scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (64/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Redmi K70 Pro — 68/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K70 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486114 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K70 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K70 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K70 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 101.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $834. Redmi K70 Pro was $834 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K70 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K70 Pro leads on camera score (58/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K70 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.