Honor 9A vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 11/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 156,818); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Honor 9A
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 56 points higher (67/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 9A (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 9A | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9A and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 9A by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (32/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 9A (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 56 points (67/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.