Honor Play9T vs Redmi K90
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 568,395); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Redmi K90
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9T and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor Play9T by 81.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor Play9T (72/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Redmi K90?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9T or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9T over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.