Honor 9 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $561
- Better portability (88/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 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 (97/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (88/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor 9 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $161. Honor 9 was $161 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (97/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (88/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 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.