Honor 8X vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $260 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Honor 8X
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $420
- Better portability (76/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 8X (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (86/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Honor 8X | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $260 | $420 |
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor 8X and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor 8X by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $160. Honor 8X is cheaper by $160.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 8X (37/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 8X is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.