Honor Play 8T vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 567,996); the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 567996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 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 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (94/100 vs 53/100). 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 8T (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 567996 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 8T and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor Play 8T by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 8T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (94/100 vs 53/100).
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 8T (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T 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 8T or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Play 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.