Honor X9a vs Redmi K90
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Redmi K90
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X9a by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (58/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (72/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.