Honor X8a vs Redmi K90
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Redmi K90
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 206g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X8a by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (72/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.