Honor X6a vs Redmi K90
The Honor X6a (2023) 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 29/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 193,858); the Honor X6a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6a
Redmi K90
What makes Honor X6a better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 206g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
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 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6a vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 47 points higher (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X6a (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X6a (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6a | 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 | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X6a
- 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 X6a
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6a and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X6a by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X6a (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X6a (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6a or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X6a by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6a and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X6a has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6a or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6a or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6a over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.