Honor Play 80 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 617,626); the Honor Play 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $420
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, 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 80 Pro (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Honor Play 80 Pro was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (92/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.