Honor Play9A vs Redmi K90
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 193,858); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Play9A by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (82/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.