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; launch prices were $299 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-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 (3,760,662 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $504
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (70/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $299 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Honor Magic8 Lite was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (70/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic8 Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.