Honor 50 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Honor 50
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher value score: 82/100 vs 46/100
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (82/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor 50 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $420 |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 50 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor 50 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Honor 50 was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (82/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 50 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.