Honor 90 Lite vs Redmi K90
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Redmi K90
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $401
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor 90 Lite — 28/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor 90 Lite by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Honor 90 Lite was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (58/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (72/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.