Honor 90 Lite vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $420
- Better portability (76/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor 90 Lite — 28/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (37/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor 90 Lite by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Honor 90 Lite was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (37/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (78/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (76/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.