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 $1500. 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Redmi K70 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $1500
- 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: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- 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 — 68/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 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).
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 | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K70 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K70 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
Launch price difference: $1035. Redmi K70 Pro was $1035 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.