Redmi K90 vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 10 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-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 736,675); the Sony Xperia 10 VI is noticeably lighter (164g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Performance 52
Display 89
Camera 32
Battery 66
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 206g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VI, the Redmi K90 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 VI: The Sony Xperia 10 VI is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Sony Xperia 10 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3088357 736675
Geekbench Single 3041 935
Geekbench Multi 9494 2719
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
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 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm
Weight 206 g 164 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Sony Xperia 10 VI
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Sony Xperia 10 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
56/100 -319.2%
736675 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Sony Xperia 10 VI by 319.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (92/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (58/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 10 VI?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 10 VI?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VI — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 10 VI?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 10 VI?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Sony Xperia 10 VI?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 10 VI is a better fit for everyday use.