Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $561 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-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 3,842,882).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $561 vs $1499
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 6/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $561 | $1499 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $938. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $938.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (82/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (71/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.