Honor Play 30M 5G vs Redmi K90
The Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (), while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 10/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 30M 5G doesn't.
Honor Play 30M 5G
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 194g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 30M 5G vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 58 points higher (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 30M 5G | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (71/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (57/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G by 58 points (68/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 30M 5G and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Play 30M 5G has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 30M 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 30M 5G over the Redmi K90?
The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.