Honor Magic4 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Honor Magic4 (2022) 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 — 67/100 vs 42/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4800); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,290,942); the Honor Magic4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 25 points (67/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 25 points higher (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1290942 3803420
Geekbench Single 1675 3228
Geekbench Multi 4453 9553
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2664 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP66
Dimensions 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 227 g
Price $504
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
42/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +66.1%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Magic4 by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (82/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (49/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (77/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 25 points (67/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Honor Magic4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.