Honor 90 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-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 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $504
- Better camera (59/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $400 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor 90 by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $104. Honor 90 was $104 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 57/100).
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 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.