Honor 500 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $380 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-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 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $504
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 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 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 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
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 500 by 37.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $124. Honor 500 was $124 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (96/100 vs 81/100).
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 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Honor 500 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.