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 (3,622,315 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 10 III
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (97/100 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 (97/100 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 — 2/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (97/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 10 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 690 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 10 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 625.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (97/100 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 (97/100 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.