Honor 9 vs Redmi K90
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 25/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Redmi K90
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $401
- Better portability (88/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (58/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor 9 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Honor 9 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (91/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (58/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (72/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.