Redmi K90 Max vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $504 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Redmi K90 Max scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 74/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; 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 5 III (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $999 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 239.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $495. Redmi K90 Max was $495 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.