Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $625 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,760,000); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Honor Magic8
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 16/100)
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $420 vs $625
- Better value for money (81/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $625 | $420 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $205. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $205.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (93/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (84/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (43/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.