Honor X6a vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Honor X6a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. 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 5200); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 195,539); the Honor X6a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6a
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 62
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Honor X6a better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 227g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 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)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6a 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 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (94/100 vs 44/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Honor X6a: The Honor X6a is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X6a Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 195539 3119308
Geekbench Single 189 3041
Geekbench Multi 781 9494
Display 6.6" TFT LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 227 g
Price $420
Camera comparison
Honor X6a
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X6a
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Honor X6a
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X6a and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X6a MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +93.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor X6a by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X6a
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (94/100 vs 44/100).

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 significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (78/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6a or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6a by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X6a and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Honor X6a has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6a or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X6a or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Honor X6a over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Honor X6a is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.