Redmi K90 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $420 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 895533
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $449
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (82/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Sony Xperia 10 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 895533 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $449 |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 248.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. Redmi K90 Ultra was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (92/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (82/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?
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 VII is a better fit for everyday use.