Honor 10 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 10 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 28/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 470,805); the Honor 10 is noticeably lighter (153g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 10 better?
- Lighter: 153g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $504
- Better portability (87/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 47 points higher (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 — 0/100, 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 10 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 10 (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (87/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.2×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 153 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 24MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 10
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 10 by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $104. Honor 10 was $104 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 10 (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (87/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 47 points (75/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 10 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.