Redmi K90 vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $401 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 34/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $449

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Redmi K90 scores 34 points higher (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (69/100 vs 2/100). 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 10 VII (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3088357 895533
Geekbench Single 3050 1015
Geekbench Multi 9300 2920
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2510x1156 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 206 g 168 g
Price $401 $449
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -244.9%
895533 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 244.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Price difference: $48. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $48.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (69/100 vs 2/100).

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 10 VII (53/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (71/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.