Honor 9C vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 32/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 343,622); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 230g).
Honor 9C
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 176g vs 230g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor 9C | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 9C and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Honor 9C by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (68/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 41 points (73/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.