Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5GvsHonor 90
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G wins
Verdict
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 349, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Too close to call between Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G and Honor 90.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Display — led by pixel density (446 ppi).
- Honor 90 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (50 MP).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Battery — led by charging speed (120 W).
- Too close to call between Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G and Honor 90.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 650,000 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 436 ppi.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,800 nits vs 1,600 nits.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a better camera — 126 pts vs 124 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 66 W.
Choose Honor 90 if you want…
- Choose Honor 90 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Honor 90 if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 16 MP.
At a glance
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- Honor 90
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
Honor 90
Choose Honor 90 if price matters most. It costs USD 349.
Pros & cons
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- 200 MP camera
- 120 W charging
- IP68 rating
- Mid-range chipset
- Software ads
- Curved screen polarizing
Honor 90
- 200 MP camera
- 50 MP selfie camera
- 66 W charging
- Mid-range chipset
- No wireless charging
- Software bloat