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 — 67/100 vs 31/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5100); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 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).
Honor X40
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 36 points higher (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 44/100). 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 X40 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X40 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X40 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (77/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (85/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X40 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 36 points (67/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X40 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.