Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $561 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 215,323); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.5mm).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Performance 15
Display 40
Camera 18
Battery 13
Portability 30
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 215323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 181
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 960
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3580 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 210g vs 221g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $561

  • Overall rating 19/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 0/100; 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 XA2 Ultra (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (89/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (54/100 vs 30/100).

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 XA2 Ultra: The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 630
AnTuTu 4119955 215323
Geekbench Single 3640 181
Geekbench Multi 11033 960
Display 6.9" OLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x1920
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 3580 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 23 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.0×80.0×9.5 mm
Weight 210 g 221 g
Launch price $561 $449
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
  • Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 16MP
18
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
40
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
  • 3580 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Snapdragon 630
19/100 -1813.4%
215323 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 1813.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
$449

Launch price difference: $112. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was $112 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (98/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (81/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (89/100 vs 13/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (54/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 18/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?

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 XA2 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.