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 — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-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 (3,760,662 vs 177,554); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 9A (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 9A by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 9A (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.