Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Redmi K90

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 40/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 524,785).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 20
Battery 48
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2026) better?
  • Lighter: 202g vs 206g

  • Overall rating 40/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 36 points higher (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Motorola Moto G Play (2026): The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2026) Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 524785 3088357
Geekbench Single 771 3041
Geekbench Multi 1980 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 32 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 202 g 206 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
  • Main: 32MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) MediaTek Dimensity 6300
40/100
524785 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +83.0%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (92/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (82/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (58/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) (72/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and the Redmi K90?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) over the Redmi K90?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.