Honor 90 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $561
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor 90 by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $161. Honor 90 was $161 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.