Honor Magic7 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $599 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5650); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 2,967,184); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 2967184
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5650 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $599
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor Magic7 scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Magic7 by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $95. Redmi K90 Max was $95 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.