Honor X9 vs Redmi K90
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Redmi K90
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 206g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X9 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (82/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9 (72/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.