Redmi K90 vs Sony Xperia 5 V

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-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 (3,077,585 vs 1,774,668); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

Sony Xperia 5 V

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 63
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1774668
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 206g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Redmi K90 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Sony Xperia 5 V
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3077585 1774668
Geekbench Single 3013 2004
Geekbench Multi 9287 5311
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
DXOMark (camera) — 118
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm
Weight 206 g 182 g
Launch price $401 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3077585 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -73.4%
1774668 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90

$401

Sony Xperia 5 V

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (91/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (72/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Redmi K90 edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.