Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $561 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 210g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 20/100). 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 5 III — 12/100; 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 5 III (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (76/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 218.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $438. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $438 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (76/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III is a better fit for active users.