Honor Play9C vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 18/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 513,809); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Honor Play9C
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 49 points higher (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Play9C by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (77/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 49 points (67/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.