Honor Magic5 Lite vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $300 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $504
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 40/100, 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 Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. Honor Magic5 Lite was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.