Honor X9a vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $350 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 36/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Honor X9a
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $504
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 31 points higher (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $350 | $504 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X9a by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $154. Honor X9a is cheaper by $154.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.