Honor Play9A vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 27/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 193,858); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (93/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (95/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Honor Play9A by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (91/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (95/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 66 points (93/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.