Honor X5b vs Redmi K90
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 24/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 193,858); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Redmi K90
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 206g
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 52 points higher (76/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X5b by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X5b (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 52 points (76/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.