Honor 9C vs Honor GT Pro
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 32/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 343,622); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Honor GT Pro
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 212g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Honor GT Pro, the Honor GT Pro scores 51 points higher (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (72/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Honor GT Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3280245 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1224x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | $485 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Honor GT Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Honor 9C by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (92/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (70/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (72/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 51 points (83/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor GT Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Honor GT Pro?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.