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 52/100 (a 20-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 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Redmi K70 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486114 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
- 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 63/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi K70 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Redmi K70 Pro scores 20 points higher (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (64/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Redmi K70 Pro — 74/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 12/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (58/100 vs 20/100). 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).
| Specification | Redmi K70 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486114 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 3373 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Redmi K70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
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
Redmi K70 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
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 122.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $834. Redmi K70 Pro was $834 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (58/100 vs 20/100).
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).
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K70 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 20 points (72/100 vs 52/100).
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 — 52/100.
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 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi K70 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 63/100).
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.