Redmi K90 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $420 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Lighter: 211g vs 227g

  • Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 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 Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3119308 1119714
Geekbench Single 3041 1488
Geekbench Multi 9494 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1644x3840
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 227 g 211 g
Launch price $420 $1799
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -178.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 178.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1379. Redmi K90 Ultra was $1379 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (78/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

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

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

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

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 Pro-I is a better fit for active users.