Honor 9 Lite vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $200 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 10/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 88,000); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 227g).
Honor 9 Lite
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 149g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 88000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 57 points higher (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (32/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 88000 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $200 | $504 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 Lite and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 9 Lite by 97.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $304. Honor 9 Lite is cheaper by $304.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (32/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 57 points (67/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.