Honor 500 vs Redmi K90
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Redmi K90
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $401
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor 500 by 23.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Honor 500 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Honor 500 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Redmi K90?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.