Honor Play 40 Plus vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 24/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 515,647); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
Honor Play 40 Plus
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 43 points higher (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (77/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (55/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 43 points (67/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.