Honor Play 3e vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 19/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 177,554); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 227g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 56 points higher (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Play 3e by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 56 points (75/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.