Honor Play10 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play10 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $199 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 622,608); the Honor Play10 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Honor Play10
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $199 vs $504
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (74/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Play10 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (94/100 vs 65/100). 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 Play10 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Play10 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $199 | $504 |
Honor Play10
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play10
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play10 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Play10 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $305. Honor Play10 is cheaper by $305.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 (95/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (94/100 vs 65/100).
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 Play10 (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play10 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play10 by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play10 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play10 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play10 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.