Honor 90 Smart vs Honor X9c 5G
Compare Honor 90 Smart vs Honor X9c 5G side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 5330mAh vs 6600mAh battery, $699 vs $329. Full…
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Honor 90 Smart
$699
0categories won
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Honor X9c 5G
$329
11categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor X9c 5G takes the overall win
The Honor X9c 5G proves superior overall against the Honor 90 Smart, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Honor X9c 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor X9c 5G. Choose the Honor X9c 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor 90 Smart if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Honor X9c 5G takes battery honors offering 6,600 mAh alongside 66W charging.
Honor X9c 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.
Honor X9c 5G takes photography with 108MP optics.
Honor X9c 5G wins on budget and value at $329 compared to $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor 90 Smart vs Honor X9c 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1224 x 2700Winner |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi | 437 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 4000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 410,000 | 585,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1920 | 2780Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 108 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 5 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,330 mAh | 6,600 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 66 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 189 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.98 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP65M (360-degree water resistance) |
| Build | — | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, Anti-Drop Ultra-Bounce Glass |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $329Winner |
Honor 90 Smart
Honor 90 Smart pairs a 108MP main camera, 5330mAh battery, 35W SuperCharge, dual speakers with 200% volume mode, and 5G network support in a sleek contemporary design.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6020
- Battery
- 5,330mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
Honor X9c 5G
Dubbed the 'Ultra-Tough' champion, the Honor X9c 5G is engineered with a revolutionary 3-layer anti-drop matrix certified to survive 2-meter impacts onto marble, 360-degree IP65M water resistance, extreme temperature resistance (-30°C to 55°C), and a colossal 6,600mAh battery.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 6,600mAh