Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,622,315); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3622315
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 22.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Redmi K90 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.