Honor 8X vs Redmi K90
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $260 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 25/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
Redmi K90
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $401
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (58/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (72/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8X and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor 8X by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $141. Honor 8X was $141 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (91/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (58/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (72/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.