Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $625 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,760,662); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K90 Max by 7.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Redmi K90 Max was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic8 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.