Honor 8S vs Redmi K90
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 19/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Redmi K90
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 206g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 57 points higher (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor 8S by 95.0% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 57 points (76/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.