Honor Play 80 Plus vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $240 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $561
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $321. Honor Play 80 Plus was $321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (89/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.