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 — 75/100 vs 19/100 (a 56-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 (3,760,662 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 227g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 56 points higher (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 8S (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 8S (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 56 points (75/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.