Honor Play9A vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 195,539); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 227g).
Honor Play9A
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 194g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8550 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 | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $420 |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Play9A and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor Play9A by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.