Honor Play 8T vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 44/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 567,996); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't; the Honor Play 8T is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Honor Play 8T
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 567996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 30 points higher (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 567996 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 8T and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Play 8T by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 8T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8T or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.