Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 8/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3330); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 76 points (84/100 vs 8/100).
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
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 76 points higher (84/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (71/100 vs 55/100).

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: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Sony Xperia 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 4119955 891237
Geekbench Single 3640 968
Geekbench Multi 11033 2731
Display 6.9" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 178 g
Price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8/100 -362.3%
891237 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 362.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (94/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (74/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (77/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 76 points (84/100 vs 8/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 4/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.