Honor X9c vs Redmi K90
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $280 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Redmi K90
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $401
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 56/100, Redmi K90 — 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 K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9c and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X9c by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Honor X9c was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9c and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.