HONOR X9c Smart vs Lava Play Ultra 5G
25.3Performance28.9
44.1Display48.2
35.6Camera31.6
56.2Battery47.8
44Features52
6 spec wins — HONOR X9c Smart6 spec wins — Lava Play Ultra 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR X9c Smart scores 39.2 against 39.4 for Lava Play Ultra 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lava Play Ultra 5G edges ahead in features and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR X9c Smart
- Stronger camera score: 36 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Lava Play Ultra 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 52 vs 44
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 850 nits
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi | 394 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 1,000 nits+18% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 949Bottom 26% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,178Bottom 23% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+69% | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+16% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W+6% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g | 182 g+6% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | HONOR X9c Smart | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |