Honor Power 2 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $280 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 8550); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 2,407,614).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 8550 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $504
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Power 2 by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $224. Honor Power 2 was $224 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (96/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Honor Power 2 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Honor Power 2 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active 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.