Honor 500 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $561
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor 500 by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $181. Honor 500 was $181 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (89/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.