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 (3,119,308 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Honor 9
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better portability (88/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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)
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 — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9494 | |
| 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 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor 9 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Honor 9 was $20 cheaper at launch.
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).
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 Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.