Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Redmi K90
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 76/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,077,585).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3077585
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Overall rating 76/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (94/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Redmi K90 by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (94/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 by 20 points (96/100 vs 76/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Redmi K90?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Redmi K90?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.