Honor X9 5G vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor X9 5G by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.