Honor Magic5 vs Redmi K90
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 69/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $600
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Magic5 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi K90 was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic5 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Honor Magic5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.