Honor 90 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $400 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 42/100 (a 25-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 (3,803,420 vs 840,330); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Honor 90
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $504
- Better camera (59/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 25 points higher (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $400 | $504 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 90 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 90 by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $104. Honor 90 is cheaper by $104.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (82/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (77/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 25 points (67/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 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.