Redmi K90 Max vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $504 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-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 (3,760,662 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- 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 $1799
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 227g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Redmi K90 Max scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 64/100). 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 — 72/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 231.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1295. Redmi K90 Max was $1295 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.