Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $561 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $561 vs $1000
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (71/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $561 | $1000 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 212.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $439. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $439.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (82/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.