Honor Play 80 Plus vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $240 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 593,849); the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $504
- Better portability (53/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 48/100). 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 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Redmi K90 Max — 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 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $264. Honor Play 80 Plus was $264 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus 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 80 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.