Honor 9C vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 32/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 343,622); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 248g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 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 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 43 points higher (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (72/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 5775 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Honor 9C by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (75/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (72/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 43 points (75/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.