Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 10 III

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690; launch prices were $561 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Sony Xperia 10 III
Performance 42
Display 61
Camera 17
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money 10
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 499040
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1897
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $561

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 III, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Sony Xperia 10 III — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 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 10 III: The Sony Xperia 10 III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Sony Xperia 10 III
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 690
AnTuTu 4119955 499040
Geekbench Single 3640 780
Geekbench Multi 11033 1897
Display 6.9" OLED 6.0" OLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 169 g
Launch price $561 $450
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 10 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 III Snapdragon 690
39/100 -725.6%
499040 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 725.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Sony Xperia 10 III
$450

Launch price difference: $111. Sony Xperia 10 III was $111 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (81/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (78/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (89/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 10 III — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 10 III?

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 10 III is a better fit for everyday use.