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 — 74/100 vs 23/100 (a 51-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 (3,803,420 vs 282,713); the Sony Xperia 10 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 51 points (74/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
Performance 21
Display 44
Camera 13
Battery 12
Portability 68
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (95/100 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 51 points higher (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 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 — 74/100, Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (95/100 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).

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 Plus: The Sony Xperia 10 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Sony Xperia 10 Plus
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu 3803420 282713
Geekbench Single 3228 294
Geekbench Multi 9553 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/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 Plus Snapdragon 636
23/100 -1245.3%
282713 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 1245.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
$429

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 (95/100 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 51 points (74/100 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 74/100, 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 (95/100 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. The Sony Xperia 10 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.