Honor 8S vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 210g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 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 | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor 8S by 95.7% 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.