Google Pixel 9a vs Honor X9c
43.9Performance30.2
55.8Display64.5
42.7Camera47.4
56.3Battery73.2
94.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a8 spec wins — Honor X9c
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9a scores 53.6 against 52.6 for Honor X9c. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9a edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 160% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 100% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 950
Reasons to pick the Honor X9c
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 56
- 187% higher Wired charging: 66 W vs 23 W
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+91%Top 45% | 550,000Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+100%Top 38% | 950Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+64%Top 42% | 2,750Top 71% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+160% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 6,600 mAh+29% |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 66 W+187% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+2% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 9a | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Honor X9c |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |