Honor X6 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $140 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $420
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 34/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor X6 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Honor X6 was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (92/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.