Honor X9d vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $330 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Honor X9d
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $420
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 62/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor X9d | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $420 |
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9d and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor X9d by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $90. Honor X9d was $90 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9d — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9d 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, budget-conscious buyers.