Redmi K90 Max vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $504 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 19/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 215,323); the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.5mm).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 55 points (74/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Performance 15
Display 40
Camera 18
Battery 13
Portability 30
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 215323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 181
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 960
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3580 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (41/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 221g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $504

  • Overall rating 19/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Max scores 55 points higher (74/100 vs 19/100). 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 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 74/100, Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 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 XA2 Ultra (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra: The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
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 1080x1920
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 3580 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 163.0×80.0×9.5 mm
Weight 227 g 221 g
Launch price $504 $449
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 16MP
18
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
40
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
  • 3580 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Snapdragon 630
19/100 -1666.4%
215323 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 1666.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
$449

Launch price difference: $55. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was $55 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (95/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (94/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (78/100 vs 13/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 55 points (74/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 18/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.