Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 V

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 1,761,879); the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

Sony Xperia 1 V

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 64
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1761879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?

  • Lighter: 187g vs 210g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Sony Xperia 1 V
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3622315 1761879
Geekbench Single 3639 2004
Geekbench Multi 11047 5311
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 —
Main camera 50 MP 48 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 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 187 g
Launch price $561 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Sony Xperia 1 V

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Sony Xperia 1 V

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Sony Xperia 1 V

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

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100 -105.6%
1761879 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 105.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Sony Xperia 1 V

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (97/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (78/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (89/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for active users.