Honor Play 80 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $401
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 206g vs 207g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Honor Play 80 Pro was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (91/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.