Honor X40 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 49/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5100); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 592,015); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 26 points higher (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X40 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 26 points (75/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.