Honor 8S vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 7/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 227g).
Honor 8S
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 146g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 60 points higher (67/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 8S (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 8S | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 8S and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 8S by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 8S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 8S (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 60 points (67/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 8S is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.