Honor 9 Lite vs Redmi K90
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 15/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Redmi K90
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $401
- Better portability (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 61 points higher (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 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 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Honor 9 Lite was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (58/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 61 points (76/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.