Honor 9 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better portability (88/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 8550 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 (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (88/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3233695 | |
| 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 | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor 9 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Honor 9 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (88/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.