Honor Play9A vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 27/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 193,858); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (89/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Honor Play9A by 93.3% 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 K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (89/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.