Infinix Hot 9 Play vs Redmi K90 Max
The Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 11/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 9 Play is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Play vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 56 points higher (67/100 vs 11/100). 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 45/100). 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 Infinix Hot 9 Play (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (38/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Play | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Play and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix Hot 9 Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (77/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (38/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 56 points (67/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Play and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Play or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Play over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Infinix Hot 9 Play 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.