Honor Play 60A vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor Play 60A (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $205 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 36/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 528,398); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 60A doesn't; the Honor Play 60A is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 60A
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 60A better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $205 vs $420
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 60A vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 37 points higher (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 60A — 32/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 60A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 60A | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $205 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 60A
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 60A
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 60A
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 60A and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor Play 60A by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $215. Honor Play 60A was $215 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 60A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 60A or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60A by 37 points (73/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 60A and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Play 60A has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 60A or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 60A or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 60A over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.