Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $561 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-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 2,994,112).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

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 VII

Performance 91
Display 80
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money 52

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 2994112
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3094
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9293
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $1295

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?

  • Lighter: 197g vs 210g

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (58/100 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 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3622315 2994112
Geekbench Single 3639 3094
Geekbench Multi 11047 9293
Display 6.9" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2608x1200 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 800 nits
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 197 g
Launch price $561 $1295

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
54
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Sony Xperia 1 VII

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 -21.0%
2994112 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Sony Xperia 1 VII

$1295

Launch price difference: $734. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $734 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 54/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).

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

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 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.