Honor X7e vs Redmi K90
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 40/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7e
Redmi K90
What makes Honor X7e better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $401
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 36 points higher (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor X7e — 40/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7e | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7e and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X7e by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Honor X7e was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.