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; estimated prices are $561 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-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 (4,119,955 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 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 66
Value for money 48
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1761879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $900

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (71/100 vs 48/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Sony Xperia 1 V
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 4119955 1761879
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 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 0W
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
Price $561 $900
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
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
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
43/100 -133.8%
1761879 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 V by 133.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900

Price difference: $339. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $339.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (94/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (74/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (82/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (66/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 V (71/100 vs 48/100).

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 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).

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 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 43/100.

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 (74/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 30/100).

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. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.