Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 75/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8550); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,760,662).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8550 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (100/100 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 Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (94/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi K90 Max by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (100/100 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 Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (94/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max by 21 points (96/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.