Honor X8b vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $250 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 30/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 227g).
Honor X8b
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $504
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- 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)
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 37 points higher (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor X8b | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $250 | $504 |
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8b and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X8b by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $254. Honor X8b is cheaper by $254.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (77/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (92/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 37 points (67/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.