Redmi K90 Max vs Sony Xperia 5 V

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,774,668); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Max

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 72

Sony Xperia 5 V

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 63
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1774668
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 227g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 41/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Redmi K90 Max scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 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 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Max Sony Xperia 5 V
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3760662 1774668
Geekbench Single 3293 2004
Geekbench Multi 10243 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2520
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
DXOMark (camera) — 118
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP65
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm
Weight 227 g 182 g
Launch price $504 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Max

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100
3760662 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -111.9%
1774668 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 111.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Sony Xperia 5 V

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (96/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (78/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.