Honor X8 vs Redmi K90
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $260 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 17/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 206g).
Honor X8
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 51 points higher (68/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $260 | $401 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X8 by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $141. Honor X8 is cheaper by $141.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (53/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (71/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 51 points (68/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Redmi K90?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.