Honor X9c vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $280 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 736,675); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Honor X9c
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $280 vs $420
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (86/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $280 | $420 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor X9c and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Honor X9c by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $140. Honor X9c is cheaper by $140.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (86/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.