Honor Magic8 Lite vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $299 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 38/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Honor Magic8 Lite
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $299 vs $504
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 29 points higher (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (82/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $299 | $504 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $205. Honor Magic8 Lite is cheaper by $205.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (82/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (77/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 29 points (67/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.