Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $561 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-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 1,119,714); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 63/100). 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 Pro-I — 4/100; 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 Pro-I (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1644x3840 | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $1799 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 267.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1238. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $1238 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (89/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I is a better fit for active users.