Redmi K90 Max vs Sony Xperia 10
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 10 (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $504 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 21/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia 10 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Sony Xperia 10
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $504
- Better portability (77/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Sony Xperia 10, the Redmi K90 Max scores 53 points higher (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 74/100, Sony Xperia 10 — 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 (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Sony Xperia 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 2870 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| 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 | 156.0×68.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $349 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 10
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 10
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Sony Xperia 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 by 1666.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $155. Sony Xperia 10 was $155 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (95/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (94/100 vs 47/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 by 53 points (74/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 10 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 10 is a better fit for everyday use.