Honor X9c Smart vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 668,462); the Honor X9c Smart is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c Smart
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Honor X9c Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c Smart | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c Smart and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X9c Smart by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9c Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (96/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c Smart or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9c Smart leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c Smart or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.