Honor Magic9 Super vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8550); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,760,662).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8550 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Redmi K90 Max by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.