Honor 9A vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 177,554); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 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 | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor 9A by 95.1% 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.