Honor 50 vs Redmi K90
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $400 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 34/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Honor 50
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 19/100)
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 34 points higher (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
| Specification | Honor 50 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $400 | $401 |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 50 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor 50 by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1. Honor 50 is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (69/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (71/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Redmi K90?
The Honor 50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.