Honor 90 Lite vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $250 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 23/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 524,785); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Honor 90 Lite
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 44 points higher (67/100 vs 23/100). 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 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $250 | $504 |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 90 Lite by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $254. Honor 90 Lite is cheaper by $254.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (77/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.