Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5850); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $899
- Overall rating 76/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7100 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $498. Redmi K90 was $498 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (91/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi K90?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.