Honor Play9T vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 568,395); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't; the Honor Play9T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9T and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor Play9T by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9T over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.