Honor X9c vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $280 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 736,675); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 59
Design 56
Value for money 91
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Honor X9c better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $280 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 71/100).

Honor X9c: The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9c Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 736675 4119955
Geekbench Single 935 3640
Geekbench Multi 2719 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1224x2700 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 195 g 210 g
Price $280 $561
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9c
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9c and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9c Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
38/100
736675 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +82.1%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Honor X9c by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9c
$280
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $281. Honor X9c is cheaper by $281.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (74/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c (82/100 vs 59/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.