Honor Magic8 Lite vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $299 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 45
Design 68
Value for money 89
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $299 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 969048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1071
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3057
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 71/100).

Honor Magic8 Lite: The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Lite Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 969048 4119955
Geekbench Single 1071 3640
Geekbench Multi 3057 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 35W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 185 g 210 g
Price $299 $561
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
38/100
969048 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +76.5%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8 Lite
$299
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $262. Honor Magic8 Lite is cheaper by $262.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 4/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (74/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (82/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.