Redmi K90 vs Sony Xperia 1
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 8/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3330); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Sony Xperia 1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 891237
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Redmi K90 scores 60 points higher (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (53/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Sony Xperia 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 891237 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3330 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Sony Xperia 1 by 246.5% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (69/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (53/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (71/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (77/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 60 points (68/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Sony Xperia 1?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.