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; estimated prices are $200 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 10/100 (a 58-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 88,000); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 206g).
Honor 9 Lite
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 149g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 88000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 58 points higher (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (53/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 88000 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9300 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $200 | $401 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 Lite and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor 9 Lite by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $201. Honor 9 Lite is cheaper by $201.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (53/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (71/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 58 points (68/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Redmi K90?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.