Honor X9c vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 56/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $730
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 56/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (95/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $280 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Honor X9c by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Honor X9c was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (95/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 37 points (93/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.