Honor Magic V3 vs Redmi K90
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1399 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5150); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 2,388,314); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 206g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $1399
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Magic V3 by 22.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $998. Redmi K90 was $998 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.