Honor X9 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 421,228); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).
Honor X9
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 227g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 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 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). 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 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor X9 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $420 |
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor X9 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9 (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.