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; estimated prices are $300 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 36/100 (a 32-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 (3,088,357 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Honor Magic5 Lite
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $300 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 32 points higher (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9300 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $300 | $401 |
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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.
Price difference: $101. Honor Magic5 Lite is cheaper by $101.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (53/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (71/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 32 points (68/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.