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; launch prices were $400 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-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 (3,077,585 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Redmi K90
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $401
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (77/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $400 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor 50 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Honor 50 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 50 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (72/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (77/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.