Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia XA2
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia XA2 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $561 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3300); 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 Sony Xperia XA2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Sony Xperia XA2
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $561
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Sony Xperia XA2, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Sony Xperia XA2 — 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 (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia XA2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 3300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 142.0×70.0×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $349 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia XA2
- Main: 23MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia XA2
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Sony Xperia XA2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XA2 by 1813.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $212. Sony Xperia XA2 was $212 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Sony Xperia XA2?
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?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.