This comparison covers all aspects, including size, display, battery, charging speed, performance, benchmarks, camera, and more.
📑 Table of Contents
- 📏 Size Comparison
- 🖥️ Display Comparison
- 🔋 Battery Life
- ⚡ Charging Speed
- 🔊 Speaker Test
- 🚀 Performance
- 📊 Benchmark Performance
- 📸 Camera Comparison
- 🎥 Video Quality
- 🏆 Overall Verdict
📏 Size Comparison
| Feature | Honor X9c | Honor X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 74.5 x 7.5 mm | 162.9 x 74.5 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 179 g |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90.3% | ~89.5% |
| Bezel Size | Thin bezels | Slightly thicker bezels |
| Build Material | Plastic frame, glass back | Plastic frame, plastic back |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.5 mm |
| Color Options | Black, Silver, Blue | Black, Blue, Gold |
🖥️ Display Comparison
| Feature | Honor X9c | Honor X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2388 pixels (FHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Pixel Density | ~387 PPI | ~391 PPI |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.9:9 | 19.9:9 |
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits (typical) | Up to 500 nits (typical) |
| Color Accuracy | Standard for mid-range displays | Standard for mid-range displays |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90% | ~90% |
| Protection | No official rating | No official rating |
| Notch/Cutout | Punch-hole (center) | Punch-hole (center) |
🔋 Battery Life
| Feature | Honor X9c | Honor X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 22.5W Fast Charging | 22.5W Fast Charging |
| Battery Type | Li-Po (Non-removable) | Li-Po (Non-removable) |
| Screen-on Time | Up to 7-8 hours (typical usage) | Up to 6-7 hours (typical usage) |
| Standby Time | Up to 2 days | Up to 1.5 days |
| Gaming Usage | ~5-6 hours | ~4-5 hours |
| Video Playback | ~18-20 hours | ~15-17 hours |
| Charging Time | ~1.5 hours (0-100%) | ~1.5 hours (0-100%) |
| Power Efficiency | Improved power management | Standard power management |
| Battery Health Features | AI-based battery optimization | Basic battery optimization |
⚡ Charging Speed
| Feature | Honor X9c | Honor X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5100 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging Technology | 35W Fast Charging | 22.5W Fast Charging |
| Charging Time (0-100%) | ~70 minutes (approx.) | ~90 minutes (approx.) |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Battery Efficiency | Optimized for longer usage | Standard efficiency |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Adapter | 35W adapter included in the box | 22.5W adapter included in the box |
🔊 Speaker Test
| Feature | Honor X9c | Honor X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Type | Single bottom-firing speaker | Single bottom-firing speaker |
| Audio Output | Mono | Mono |
| Loudness | Good for casual use | Decent for casual use |
| Clarity | Clear mids and highs | Average mids and highs |
| Bass Performance | Limited bass (typical for mono speakers) | Limited bass (typical for mono speakers) |
| Distortion at High Volume | Minimal distortion at max volume | Slight distortion at max volume |
| Audio Enhancements | – None | – None |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Audio | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Supported Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
🚀 Performance
| Feature | Honor X9c | Honor X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Operating System | Android 13, Magic UI 7.1 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 |
| 5G Support | Yes | No |
| Benchmark Scores | – Antutu: ~400,000 | – Antutu: ~250,000 |
| – Geekbench: ~2000 (Single-core) | – Geekbench: ~1600 (Single-core) | |
| – Geekbench: ~5500 (Multi-core) | – Geekbench: ~5000 (Multi-core) | |
| Gaming Performance | Smooth performance for mid-range games (e.g., COD Mobile, PUBG) | Decent performance for light to mid-range games |
| Thermal Management | Efficient cooling system | Standard cooling |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging | 22.5W Fast Charging |
📊 Benchmark Performance
🔹 GeekBench 6
| Device | Single-Core Score | Multi-Core Score |
|---|---|---|
| Honor X8c | ~470 | ~1543 |
| Honor X9c | ~900 | ~3000 |
🔹 AnTuTu 10
| Device | Total Score |
|---|---|
| Honor X8c | ~370,000 |
| Honor X9c | ~550,000 |
🔹 3DMark (Wild Life)
| Device | Score |
|---|---|
| Honor X8c | ~444 |
| Honor X9c | ~2500 |
📸 Camera Comparison
| Feature | Honor X9c | Honor X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Setup | Triple Camera: | Triple Camera: |
| – 50 MP (wide, f/1.8) | – 50 MP (wide, f/1.8) | |
| – 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) | – 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) | |
| – 2 MP (macro, f/2.4) | – 2 MP (macro, f/2.4) | |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0) | 8 MP (f/2.0) |
| Photo Features | – HDR | – HDR |
| – Night Mode | – Night Mode | |
| – Portrait Mode | – Portrait Mode | |
| – AI Scene Detection | – AI Scene Detection | |
| Video Recording | – Up to 1080p @ 30fps | – Up to 1080p @ 30fps |
| Stabilization | EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) | EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) |
| Low-Light Performance | Improved with better algorithms | Decent with noise reduction |
| Dynamic Range | Good for mid-range devices | Good for mid-range devices |
| Color Accuracy | Vibrant and accurate colors | Natural colors, slightly saturated |
| Additional Features | – Pro Mode | – Pro Mode |
| – Time-lapse | – Time-lapse | |
| – Slow-motion | – Slow-motion |
🎥 Video Quality
| Feature | Honor X9c | Honor X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Setup | Triple Camera: | Triple Camera: |
| – 50 MP (wide, f/1.8) | – 50 MP (wide, f/1.8) | |
| – 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) | – 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) | |
| – 2 MP (macro, f/2.4) | – 2 MP (macro, f/2.4) | |
| Front Camera | 16 MP (f/2.2) | 8 MP (f/2.0) |
| Video Recording | – Up to 1080p @ 30fps | – Up to 1080p @ 30fps |
| Stabilization | EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) | EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) |
| Video Features | – Time-lapse | – Time-lapse |
| – Slow-motion | – Slow-motion | |
| – HDR | – HDR | |
| Low-Light Performance | Improved with better algorithms | Decent with noise reduction |
| Dynamic Range | Good for mid-range devices | Good for mid-range devices |
| Color Accuracy | More vibrant and accurate colors | Natural colors, slightly saturated |
| Audio in Video | Mono sound recording | Mono sound recording |
🏆 Overall Verdict
✅ Pros & Cons
Honor X9c
✔️ Pros:
- Premium curved AMOLED display (120Hz, 1220p resolution)
- Powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor
- Larger 5800mAh battery
- Faster 35W charging
- Stereo speakers for better sound
- 108MP camera with better selfie and video performance
❌ Cons:
- Slightly more expensive
- No expandable storage
Honor X8c
✔️ Pros:
- Cheaper price
- 5000mAh battery (still decent)
❌ Cons:
- Weak Unisoc T606 processor
- Lower 720p LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate
- Slower charging (22.5W)
- Basic 50MP camera (no ultrawide or OIS)
- No 4K video support
