Redmi K90 Max vs Sony Xperia 1
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 8/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3330); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Redmi K90 Max scores 59 points higher (67/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 326.8% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 59 points (67/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.