Honor X9c vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
30.2Performance43.2
64.5Display56.7
47.4Camera63.6
73.2Battery72.1
65.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Honor X9c7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+16) and performance (+13). Honor X9c 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 57
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 43% higher capacity: 6,600 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
- 900% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 5 MP
- 109% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 550,000
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
Display
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi | 522 ppi+19% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 50 MP+900% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAh+43% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 120 W+82% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+7% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (MagicOS 8) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Honor X9c | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |