Honor X5b vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X5b (2024) 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 24/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 195,539); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't; the Honor X5b is noticeably lighter (194g vs 227g).
Honor X5b
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 194g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 50 points higher (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). 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 X5b (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X5b (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor X5b | 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X5b and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X5b by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X5b
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X5b (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 50 points (74/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X5b 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.