This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the HONOR X9c Smart 5G and HONOR X8c smartphones.
The HONOR X9c Smart 5G features a slightly larger 6.8-inch display, 5,800mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the HONOR X8c features a 6.7-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, IP64 dust & water resistance and Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset.
| Specs | HONOR X9c Smart 5G | HONOR X8c |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.8-inch FHD+ TFT LCD Display (1080 x 2412 Pixels 389 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 850nits max brightness, and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2412 Pixels, 394 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2800nits peak brightness, and pill-shaped camera cutout |
| Size | 165.98 x 75.8 x 7.88 mm | 161.05 x 74.55 x 7.12 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 174 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic or Eco Leather back |
| Durability | Self-rated water resistance; 2-meter drop resistance | IP64 dust & water splash resistance, 1.8-meter drop resistance |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ocean Cyan | Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Marrs Green |
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HONOR X8c The HONOR X8c has a sharper display. It is also lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.5GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.8GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | IMG BMX-8-256 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 14 with MagicOS 8.0 | Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0 |
| Our pick: |
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HONOR X9c Smart 5G
The HONOR X9c Smart 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) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (24mm, f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording with video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
50 Megapixels (f/2.1 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Our pick: |
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HONOR X8c
HONOR X8c has the more capable camera system with optical image stabilization. |
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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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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HONOR X9c Smart 5G
The HONOR X9c Smart 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 | None | None |
| 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, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5800 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 35W Fast Charging | 35W Fast Charging |
| Our pick: |
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HONOR X9c Smart 5G
The HONOR X9c Smart 5G has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱13,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱13,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 20, 2025 | March 11, 2025 |
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