Honor Magic5 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $600 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 49/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,754,213); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Honor Magic5
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $504 vs $600
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 59/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 18 points higher (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (53/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $600 | $504 |
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic5 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Magic5 by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $96. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $96.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (82/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (77/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (53/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic5 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic5 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.