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 — 68/100 vs 25/100 (a 43-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 (3,088,357 vs 362,744); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 43 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Honor X8a better?
  • Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 362744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 43 points higher (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (82/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X8a: The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X8a Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 362744 3088357
Geekbench Single 430 3050
Geekbench Multi 1375 9300
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
Price $401
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
  • Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Honor X8a
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Honor X8a MediaTek Helio G88
25/100
362744 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +88.3%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Honor X8a by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X8a
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (71/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (82/100 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 43 points (68/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Redmi K90?

The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.