Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5850); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $899
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $338. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $338 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.