Honor X5 Plus vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 29/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 195,539); the Honor X5 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Honor X5 Plus
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 45 points higher (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100). 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 X5 Plus (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X5 Plus and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X5 Plus by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X5 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100).
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 X5 Plus (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus by 45 points (74/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X5 Plus 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.