Honor 90 vs Redmi K90
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Redmi K90
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $401
- Better camera (59/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor 90 by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Honor 90 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (91/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.