Honor Magic9 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Magic9 (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 leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,760,662); the Honor Magic9 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Honor Magic9 scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 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 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Redmi K90 Max by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 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 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Magic9 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.