Redmi K90 Max vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $504 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 34/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 33 points (67/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Redmi K90 Max scores 33 points higher (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3803420 895533
Geekbench Single 3228 1015
Geekbench Multi 9553 2920
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2340x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 168 g
Price $504 $449
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -324.7%
895533 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 324.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $55. Sony Xperia 10 VII is cheaper by $55.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (82/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (77/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 33 points (67/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 2/100).

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

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 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.