Honor 9 Lite vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 15/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $561
- Better portability (88/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (88/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $361. Honor 9 Lite was $361 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (88/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 71 points (86/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.