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; estimated prices are $280 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 38/100 (a 30-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 (3,088,357 vs 736,675).
Honor X9c
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $280 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9300 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $280 | $401 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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.
Price difference: $121. Honor X9c is cheaper by $121.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (69/100 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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Redmi K90?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.