Honor Magic Vs2 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,425,446); the Honor Magic Vs2 is thinner (5.1mm vs 8.1mm).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic Vs2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Performance 71
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?

  • Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 229g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic Vs2 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 41/100).

Honor Magic Vs2: The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic Vs2 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1425446 3803420
Geekbench Single 1761 3228
Geekbench Multi 4688 9553
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2156x2344 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 20 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 229 g 227 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 20MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic Vs2 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic Vs2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100 +62.5%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Magic Vs2 by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs2
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (95/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (78/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic Vs2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs2 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Honor Magic Vs2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Honor Magic Vs2 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs2 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.