Redmi K90 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Redmi K90 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 133.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 IV — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.