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; launch prices were $600 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-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 (3,760,662 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $600
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $600 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Magic5 by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $96. Redmi K90 Max was $96 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Honor Magic5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic5 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.