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; estimated prices are $380 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-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 (4,119,955 vs 2,344,395).
Honor 500
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 11033 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $380 | $561 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 500 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor 500 by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $181. Honor 500 is cheaper by $181.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (94/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.