Category Breakdown
Honor 90 Smart
Honor X9c Smart
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
47.147.9
Display
75.576.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
64.465.5
Summary
- The Honor 90 Smart features a robust build with dimensions of 166.7 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm and weighs 199g, while the Honor X9c Smart is slightly lighter at 193g and has a slimmer profile of 166 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm.
- Both models have a 6.8" display, but the X9c Smart offers a higher refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the 90Hz of the 90 Smart.
- In terms of performance, the X9c Smart is powered by a more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset, while the 90 Smart uses the Dimensity 6020.
- Both devices have a 108 MP rear camera, but the X9c Smart includes a 5 MP ultrawide lens, enhancing its versatility.
- The battery capacity of the X9c Smart is also larger at 5800mAh, compared to the 5330mAh of the 90 Smart.
- Lastly, the 90 Smart runs on Android 13 with Magic OS 7.2, while the X9c Smart comes with Android 14 and Magic OS 8, indicating a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 90 Smart
Honor X9c Smart
General
Release Date
2024, April 09
2024, December 02
Announced
2024, April 09
2024, December 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.8"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 850 nits (peak)
TFT LCD, 120Hz, 850 (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
IMG BXM-8-256
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP
108 MP
Main Camera Details
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5330 mAh
5800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5330 mAh
Li-Po 5800 mAh
Charging Details
35W wired
35W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
166.7 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm (6.56 x 3.01 x 0.32 in)
166 x 75.8 x 7.9 mm (6.54 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
199 g
193 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Emerald Green, Midnight Black
Ocean Cyan, Moonlight White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, Magic OS 7.2
Android 14, Magic OS 8
OS Version
Android 13, Magic OS 7.2
Android 14, Magic OS 8
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity (ultrasound), compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

