Honor 50 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $504
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, 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 50 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 50 by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $104. Honor 50 was $104 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.