HONOR X9c Smart vs iPhone 12
34.6Performance50.2
44.1Display32.6
35.6Camera33.5
56.2Battery24.2
44Features89.3
7 spec wins — HONOR X9c Smart8 spec wins — iPhone 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR X9c Smart scores 42 against 42.1 for iPhone 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone 12 edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR X9c Smart
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 24
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
- 106% higher capacity: 5,800 mAh vs 2,815 mAh
Reasons to pick the iPhone 12
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 35
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 44
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
- 41% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 850 nits
Display
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+11% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | TFT LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2532x1170 |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi | 460 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 1,200 nits+41% |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Apple A14 Bionic |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,132,376Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 285,302Bottom 13% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 304,770Bottom 31% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 151,519Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 390,785Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 949Bottom 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,178Bottom 24% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+800% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Max video | 1080p | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+106% | 2,815 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W+75% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g | 164 g+15% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Lightning |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) | iOS 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |