Honor Play9A vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 193,858); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 210g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor Play9A by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (89/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.