Honor Play 70C vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 31/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 358,383); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 70C doesn't; the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Honor Play 70C
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
- 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 (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 43 points higher (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| 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 | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 70C and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Play 70C by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 70C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C by 43 points (74/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 70C or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 70C or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play 70C 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.