Honor X8b vs Redmi K90
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $250 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 30/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 206g).
Honor X8b
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 38 points higher (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Honor X8b | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $250 | $401 |
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8b and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X8b by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $151. Honor X8b is cheaper by $151.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (71/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (92/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 38 points (68/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Redmi K90?
The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.