Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K90
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,088,357); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 206g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K90
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3088357
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
- Lighter: 155g vs 206g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K90, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (89/100 vs 69/100). 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 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K90 by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (89/100 vs 69/100).
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 (84/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.