Honor 400 Lite vs Honor X9c Smart
The Honor 400 Lite (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 400 Lite leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c Smart has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5230); the Honor 400 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Lite
Honor X9c Smart
What makes Honor 400 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 193g
- Better display (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Honor X9c Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5230 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Lite vs the Honor X9c Smart, the Honor 400 Lite scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 400 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Honor 400 Lite are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Lite | Honor X9c Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5230 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 35W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Lite
- 5230 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Lite and Honor X9c Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9c Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 400 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (80/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Honor 400 Lite are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Lite or the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor 400 Lite edges out the Honor X9c Smart by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Lite and the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor 400 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Honor X9c Smart — 51/100.
Should you choose the Honor 400 Lite over the Honor X9c Smart?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor 400 Lite (84/100 vs 64/100).