Honor 90 Smart vs Redmi Note 13R

The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Honor 90 Smart by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 85
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g

  • Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (85/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 90 Smart: The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 90 Smart Redmi Note 13R
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 35W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 79
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 205 g
Price $355
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90 Smart
$355
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Honor 90 Smart by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.