Honor 90 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $500 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $504
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 90 Pro — 62/100, Redmi K90 Max — 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 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 90 Pro by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $4. Honor 90 Pro was $4 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Honor 90 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.