Honor 90 Smart vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $355 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 26/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 524,785); the Honor 90 Smart is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Honor 90 Smart
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $355 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 41 points higher (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $355 | $504 |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 Smart and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 90 Smart by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $149. Honor 90 Smart is cheaper by $149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (77/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 41 points (67/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Smart or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 Smart 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.