Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 (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 $625 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 86/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,622,315).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3622315
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $625
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 2 points higher (88/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 11.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $64. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $64 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Redmi K90 Pro Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K90 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.