Honor 300 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 300 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $580 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 300 Ultra leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5300); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 2,237,843); the Honor 300 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Ultra
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 300 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better camera (66/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 2237843
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $580
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor 300 Ultra scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra leads (66/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor 300 Ultra — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (66/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Ultra | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2237843 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $580 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Ultra and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 300 Ultra by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $76. Redmi K90 Max was $76 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (66/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 300 Ultra edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 300 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 300 Ultra leads on camera score (66/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.