Honor 9C vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 32/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 343,622); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 234g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 343622
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Honor 9C by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (80/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.