Honor Magic8 Lite vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 56/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $730
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (95/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | $299 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $431. Honor Magic8 Lite was $431 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (95/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 37 points (93/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.