Honor Magic V6 vs Redmi K90
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1599 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 76/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,077,585); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3077585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 206g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $1599
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Redmi K90, the Honor Magic V6 scores 6 points higher (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, 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 Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Redmi K90 by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1198. Redmi K90 was $1198 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the Redmi K90 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.