Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,803,420); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K90 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3803420
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K90 Max by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (84/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.