Honor X9 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 42/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 421,228); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).
Honor X9
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 227g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 32 points higher (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor X9 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X9 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.