Honor Play 80 Plus vs Redmi K90
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 25/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 600,942); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 80 Plus doesn't.
Honor Play 80 Plus
Redmi K90
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7100 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2210
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 59/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 43 points higher (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 80 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 43 points (68/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Redmi K90?
The Honor Play 80 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.