ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Honor X9c
45.8Performance30.2
49.3Display64.5
42.6Camera47.4
39.8Battery73.2
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 98 spec wins — Honor X9c
InnoReviews verdict
Honor X9c wins this phone face-off, 52.6 to 46.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+15). ASUS Zenfone 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 30
- 140% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
- 136% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 550,000
- 89% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 950
- 67% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,750
Reasons to pick the Honor X9c
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 120% higher Wired charging: 66 W vs 30 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.78 ″+15% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2700x1224 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+2% | 437 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+136%Top 31% | 550,000Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+89%Top 40% | 950Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+67%Top 40% | 2,750Top 71% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP+33% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 6,600 mAh+53% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 66 W+120% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+11% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |