Honor X80 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor X80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8550); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,012,134).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80 Pro Max
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Honor X80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8550 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X80 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor X80 Pro Max — 60/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X80 Pro Max | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1012134 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2788x1280 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor X80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2788x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X80 Pro Max and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor X80 Pro Max by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Honor X80 Pro Max was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X80 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X80 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.