Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
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 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.