Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1599 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,760,662); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $1599
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor Magic V6 scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, 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 Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi K90 Max by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1095. Redmi K90 Max was $1095 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
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 Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.