Redmi K90 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $401 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 47/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,096,581).
Redmi K90
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $401 vs $964
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Redmi K90 scores 21 points higher (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (82/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $401 | $964 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $563. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $563.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (69/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (71/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (60/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (82/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI by 21 points (68/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.