Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 477,542); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't; the Honor Play 30M 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 30M 5G
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 30M 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 210g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 30M 5G and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor Play 30M 5G by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.