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REDMI K90 Max vs Sony Xperia 10 VI

WINNER
REDMI K90 Max
69.2Inno Score
VS
Sony Xperia 10 VI
43.1Inno Score
64.4Performance28.9
79.4Display35.3
43.4Camera40.6
83.2Battery46.4
86.7Features100
8 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max3 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and battery (+37). Sony Xperia 10 VI still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 46
  • 233% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 30 W
  • 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz

Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VI

  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
  • 28% lower weight: 164 g vs 227 g
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecREDMI K90 MaxSony Xperia 10 VI
Screen size6.83 ″+12%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution1280x27721080x2520
Pixel density447 ppi449 ppi
Refresh rate165 Hz+175%60 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecREDMI K90 MaxSony Xperia 10 VI
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9500Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecREDMI K90 MaxSony Xperia 10 VI
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video8K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera20 MP+150%8 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecREDMI K90 MaxSony Xperia 10 VI
Capacity8,550 mAh+71%5,000 mAh
Wired charging100 W+233%30 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecREDMI K90 MaxSony Xperia 10 VI
Weight227 g164 g+28%
Thickness8.2 mm+1%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69IP65/IP68
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecREDMI K90 MaxSony Xperia 10 VI
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecREDMI K90 MaxSony Xperia 10 VI
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus Sony Xperia 10 VI
SpecREDMI K90 MaxSony Xperia 10 VI
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack—Yes

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