Honor 50 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $561
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (77/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor 50 by 78.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $161. Honor 50 was $161 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (89/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (77/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.