Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 86/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7560); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,622,315).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3622315
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7560 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 86/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 52.5% 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.