Honor X40i vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 40/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 515,647); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Honor X40i
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 34 points higher (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (80/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor X40i | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X40i and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X40i by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X40i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (78/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (80/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 34 points (74/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X40i 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.