Redmi K90 vs Sony Xperia 10
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 10 (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $401 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 21/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 215,323); the Sony Xperia 10 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Sony Xperia 10
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $401
- Better portability (77/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Sony Xperia 10, the Redmi K90 scores 55 points higher (76/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 80/100, Sony Xperia 10 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (77/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Sony Xperia 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 2870 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 156.0×68.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 10
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Sony Xperia 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Sony Xperia 10 by 1329.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $52. Sony Xperia 10 was $52 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (91/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (82/100 vs 47/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 (72/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (77/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 by 55 points (76/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 10 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Sony Xperia 10?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.