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; launch prices were $561 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-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 (3,897,821 vs 3,842,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3897821 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 at launch: $561 vs $1500
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). 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 VIII — 62/100; 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3897821 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $939. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $939 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
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 (78/100 vs 69/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.