Redmi K90 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $420 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 2,994,112); the Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1295
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 9287
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 8.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $875. Redmi K90 Ultra was $875 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (54/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VII by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.