Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Comparison between Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 1 VIII, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 8.1 | 8.3 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 227 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,550 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,485,900
- against 3,210,596
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,500 nits
- against 800 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 4.21 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,210,596 | 3,485,900 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,781 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 12,189 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1×4.21 GHz C1-Ultra, 3×3.5 GHz C1-Premium, and 4×2.7 GHz C1-Pro |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,962 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Silver, Blue, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Best value | 227 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | A | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,550 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 22.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 3,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 447 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B28A, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID | A2DP, LE, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, eSIM, VoLTE, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps Best value | 10,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, HID | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 1 VIII | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,499 € | — |
| Model numbers | XQ-GE54, XQ-GE74, XQGE54, XQGE74, XQ-GE44, XQGE44, XQ-FS54, XQFS54, SO-51G | — |
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