Honor Magic5 Lite vs Redmi K90
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $401
- Better portability (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 40/100, 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 Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Honor Magic5 Lite was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic5 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (58/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (72/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.