Honor X9c vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $280 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 737,054); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $350
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 56/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; 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 K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Honor X9c by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Honor X9c was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (89/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.