Honor Magic8 Lite vs Redmi K90
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $299 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $401
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $102. Honor Magic8 Lite was $102 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic8 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (72/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.