Redmi K90 Max vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $504 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 23/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 282,713); the Sony Xperia 10 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $504
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 Plus, the Redmi K90 Max scores 52 points higher (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 0/100; 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 Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Sony Xperia 10 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 636 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 282713 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 294 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1083 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 167.0×73.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Sony Xperia 10 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 1230.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Sony Xperia 10 Plus was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (96/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 52 points (75/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.