Redmi K90 Max vs Sony Xperia 10 II

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 33/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 10 II is noticeably lighter (151g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II by 41 points (74/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Sony Xperia 10 II
Performance 24
Display 90
Camera 17
Battery 13
Portability 81
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 II better?
  • Lighter: 151g vs 227g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 II, the Redmi K90 Max scores 41 points higher (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 II are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 10 II: The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Sony Xperia 10 II
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3803420 329457
Geekbench Single 3228 321
Geekbench Multi 9553 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.0" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2520
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 3600 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP65
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm
Weight 227 g 151 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Sony Xperia 10 II
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Sony Xperia 10 II, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 II Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
33/100 -1054.5%
329457 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 II by 1054.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Sony Xperia 10 II
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (95/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 II are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (37/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (78/100 vs 13/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II by 41 points (74/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 10 II — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Sony Xperia 10 II?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 10 II is a better fit for everyday use.