Honor X8b vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $250 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 24
Design 92
Value for money 93
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Honor X8b better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8b (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).

Honor X8b: The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X8b Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 421228 4119955
Geekbench Single 412 3640
Geekbench Multi 1410 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 166 g 210 g
Price $250 $561
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor X8b
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X8b and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X8b Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
30/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +89.8%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor X8b by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X8b
$250
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $311. Honor X8b is cheaper by $311.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8b (74/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (82/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.