Redmi K90 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 Plus

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 636; launch prices were $420 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 23/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 282,713); the Sony Xperia 10 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 50 points (73/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
Performance 21
Display 44
Camera 13
Battery 12
Portability 68
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $429

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 227g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 10 Plus, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 50 points higher (73/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 Plus: The Sony Xperia 10 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Sony Xperia 10 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu 3233695 282713
Geekbench Single 3041 294
Geekbench Multi 9494 1083
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2520
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 167.0×73.0×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 180 g
Launch price $420 $429
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Sony Xperia 10 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3233695 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 Plus Snapdragon 636
23/100 -1043.8%
282713 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 1043.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
$429

Launch price difference: $9. Redmi K90 Ultra was $9 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (92/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (37/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (78/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 50 points (73/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 10 Plus?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 10 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.