Honor 100 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 100 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $370 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,045,163); the Honor 100 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 100
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 100 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $504
- Better portability (71/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1045163
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 100 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 100 — 46/100, 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 100 (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 100 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 100 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 100 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1045163 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 100
- Main: 50MP f/1.95
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 100
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 100
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 100 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 100 by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $134. Honor 100 was $134 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 100 (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 100 (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 100 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 100 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 100 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 100 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 100 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 100 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor 100 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.