Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $899 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5850); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 3,147,042); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 74/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 3147042
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $504 vs $899
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 95/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $899 | $504 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $395. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $395.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 95/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (91/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.