Honor X8a vs Redmi K90 Max

The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 25/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 362,744); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 42 points (67/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 24
Design 76
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Honor X8a better?
  • Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 227g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 362744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 42 points higher (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8a (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X8a: The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X8a Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 362744 3803420
Geekbench Single 430 3228
Geekbench Multi 1375 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Main camera 100 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 179 g 227 g
Price $504
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
  • Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor X8a
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X8a and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X8a MediaTek Helio G88
25/100
362744 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +90.5%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X8a by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X8a
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (77/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X8a (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 42 points (67/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Honor X8a leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.