Redmi K90 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $401 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,119,714).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 206g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $1799

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?

  • Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Redmi K90 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3088357 1119714
Geekbench Single 3041 1488
Geekbench Multi 9494 3373
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 206 g 211 g
Launch price $401 $1799
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -175.8%
1119714 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 175.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1398. Redmi K90 was $1398 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (92/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (58/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (72/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

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