Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,119,308); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9494
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $420 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.