Honor Magic5 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,754,213); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Honor Magic5
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $600
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 48/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $420 |
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic5 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 by 43.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $180. Redmi K90 Ultra was $180 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.