HONOR X8c vs HONOR X9c Smart
26.2chipPerformance34.6
57.7Display44.1
54.6Camera35.6
48.7Battery56.2
20Features44
6 spec wins — HONOR X8c4 spec wins — HONOR X9c Smart
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR X8c scores 42.1 against 42 for HONOR X9c Smart. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HONOR X8c edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR X8c
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 36
- 229% higher Peak brightness: 2,800 nits vs 850 nits
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 10% lower weight: 174 g vs 193 g
Reasons to pick the HONOR X9c Smart
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 20
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 16% higher capacity: 5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | HONOR X8c | HONOR X9c Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | TFT LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2412 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+1% | 389 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,800 nits+229% | 850 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR X8c | HONOR X9c Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 949Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,178Bottom 24% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Spec | HONOR X8c | HONOR X9c Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.75 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR X8c | HONOR X9c Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,800 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 35 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR X8c | HONOR X9c Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 174 g+10% | 193 g |
| Thickness | 7.1 mm+10% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR X8c | HONOR X9c Smart |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | HONOR X8c | HONOR X9c Smart |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (MagicOS 9.0) | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | HONOR X8c | HONOR X9c Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |