Honor X9d vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $330 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $504
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (65/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X9d by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Honor X9d was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (65/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.