Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
88.4Performance55.2
67Display51.4
69.5Camera55.8
92Battery49.1
86.7Features73.3
11 spec wins — Redmi K90 Pro Max4 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi K90 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 80.9 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+43) and performance (+33). Sony Xperia 1 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 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 55
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 42% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 5 x
- 12% lower weight: 192 g vs 218 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+6% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi+5% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+88% | 1,862 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.8 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 3,734,624Top 3% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 1,069,368Top 3% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,381,879Top 4% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 487,580Top 3% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 795,797Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,804Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 7.1 x+42% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,560 mAh+51% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+233% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W+233% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 192 g+12% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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