Honor Play 40 Plus vs Redmi K90
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 40/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 515,647); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 36 points higher (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (72/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.