This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the HONOR X9c 5G and HONOR X8d smartphones.
The HONOR X9c 5G features a slightly larger 6.78-inch display, 6,600mAh battery, 66W fast charging, Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the HONOR X8d features a 6.77-inch display, 7,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | HONOR X9c 5G | HONOR X8d |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1224 x 2700 Pixels 437 ppi) with 9:19.85 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 4000nits peak brightness, and pill-shaped camera cutout | 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2392 Pixels, 388 ppi) with Aluminosilicate Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 3840Hz PWM, 800nits typical brightness, 1300nits HBM, 3000nits peak, and punch-hole |
| Size | 162.8 x 75.5 x 7.98 mm | 162.9 x 76.31 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g |
| Build | Glass front, Polycarbonate back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | 2-meter drop resistance, IP65M dust & water resistance | IP65 dust & splash resistance; 2-meter drop protection |
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Purple, Jade Cyan | Velvet Black, Velvet Gray, Light Blue |
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HONOR X9c 5G The HONOR X9c 5G has a larger, sharper, and brighter display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.9GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 14 with MagicOS 8 | Android 16 with MagicOS 10 |
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HONOR X9c 5G
The HONOR X9c 5G has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.75 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 5MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.75 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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HONOR X9c 5G
HONOR X9c 5G has the more capable camera system with optical image stabilization and higher-resolution 4K rear video recording. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Infrared | Yes | No |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
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HONOR X9c 5G
The HONOR X9c 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers, Up to 300% volume | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers with up to 300% volume booster |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer AI Button |
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HONOR X9c 5G
Based on the specs, it has a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 6600 mAh Li-Po Si/C Battery (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 66W Fast Charging | 45W Charging Rate (HONOR SuperCharge) |
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HONOR X8d
The HONOR X8d has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱16,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱15,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 10, 2024 | March 19, 2026 |
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