Honor Play 3e vs Redmi K90
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 19/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 177,554); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 206g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 57 points higher (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 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 | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Play 3e by 94.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (82/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 57 points (76/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.