Honor X9c vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $280 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 38/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 736,675); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Honor X9c
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $280 vs $504
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 29 points higher (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (91/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $280 | $504 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9c and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X9c by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $224. Honor X9c is cheaper by $224.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c (77/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (91/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 29 points (67/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.