Redmi K70 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Redmi K70 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $465 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,486,114).

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Redmi K70 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70 Pro
Performance 83
Display 90
Camera 58
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 74
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 97
Display 80
Camera 69
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 60
What makes Redmi K70 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $1499

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2486114
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Lighter: 200g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K70 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K70 Pro leads (64/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi K70 Pro — 74/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 60/100; 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 VIII is a bit better (97/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). 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 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

Redmi K70 Pro: The Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K70 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2486114 3842882
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2340
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 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 209 g 200 g
Launch price $465 $1499
Camera comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
58
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
69
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K70 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K70 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K70 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
72/100
2486114 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VIII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100 +35.3%
3842882 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Redmi K70 Pro by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K70 Pro
$465
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499

Launch price difference: $1034. Redmi K70 Pro was $1034 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).

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 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Redmi K70 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K70 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Redmi K70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K70 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.