Honor X8 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $260 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 17/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Honor X8
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 50 points higher (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8 (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $260 | $504 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X8 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $244. Honor X8 is cheaper by $244.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8 (32/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 50 points (67/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.