Honor 9 vs Redmi K100
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Redmi K100
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 234g
- Better portability (88/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (88/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Honor 9 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (88/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Redmi K100?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.