Honor Play11 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play11 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $220 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8300); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play11
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Play11 better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $504
- Better portability (47/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play11 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Play11 — 50/100, 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 "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (94/100 vs 55/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play11 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play11
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play11
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play11 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Play11 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $284. Honor Play11 was $284 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (94/100 vs 55/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play11 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play11 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play11 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.