Honor Play11 Plus vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $305 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Play11 Plus is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play11 Plus
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Play11 Plus better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $305 vs $504
- Better portability (75/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play11 Plus vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play11 Plus — 46/100, Redmi K90 Max — 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 "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). 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 Play11 Plus (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play11 Plus | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 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 | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $305 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Honor Play11 Plus was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
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 Play11 Plus (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (75/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 Plus and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play11 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 Plus over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.