Google Pixel 9 vs Honor X9c
47.2Performance30.2
58.1Display64.5
51.8Camera47.4
53.3Battery73.2
94.7Features65.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 98 spec wins — Honor X9c
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+17). Honor X9c still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 860% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 5 MP
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
Reasons to pick the Honor X9c
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 53
- 144% higher Wired charging: 66 W vs 27 W
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.78 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2700x1224 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 437 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+100%Top 42% | 550,000Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+104%Top 37% | 950Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+67%Top 40% | 2,750Top 71% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+860% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 6,600 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 66 W+144% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 189 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |