Honor Play 3e vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 177,554); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 210g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 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 | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor Play 3e by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e 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 3e or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e 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.