Honor X9c vs Xiaomi 12
30.2Performance43.2
64.5Display47.7
47.4Camera47
73.2Battery62.5
65.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Honor X9c7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Honor X9c wins this phone face-off, 52.6 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+17) and battery (+11). Xiaomi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Honor X9c
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 63
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 47% higher capacity: 6,600 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 30
- 160% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 109% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 550,000
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 81% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 950
Display
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi+4% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 550,000Top 74% | 1,150,000+109%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Top 74% | 1,720+81%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,750Top 71% | 4,300+56%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 13 MP+160% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAh+47% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 67 W+2% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |