Honor Play9T vs Redmi K100
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 568,395); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't; the Honor Play9T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Redmi K100
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 234g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (59/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9T and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Honor Play9T by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (59/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Redmi K100?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9T over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.