Redmi K70 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Redmi K70 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K70 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,114 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Redmi K70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486114 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K70 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Redmi K70 Pro scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (66/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K70 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486114 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 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 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K70 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K70 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K70 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (83/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (66/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K70 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K70 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.