Honor 500 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $420. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Honor 500
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $420
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6694
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
The Honor 500 and the Redmi K90 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 84/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $420 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor 500 by 24.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Honor 500 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi K90 Ultra.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.