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 73/100 (a 16-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 3,233,695); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3233695
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 16 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 — 73/100.
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).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
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.