Redmi K70 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Redmi K70 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $465 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K70 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 2,486,114).
Redmi K70 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $1295
- Better camera (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 2486114
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 7192
- Lighter: 197g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Redmi K70 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Redmi K70 Pro scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (64/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi K70 Pro — 74/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). 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 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi K70 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2486114 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | $1295 |
Redmi K70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K70 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K70 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Redmi K70 Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $830. Redmi K70 Pro was $830 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
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 VII is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Redmi K70 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Redmi K70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.