Honor 9C vs Honor Win RT
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 32/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 343,622); the Honor Win RT has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Honor Win RT
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 229g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Honor Win RT, the Honor Win RT scores 43 points higher (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Honor Win RT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3249469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 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 16 / MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $384 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Honor Win RT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Honor 9C by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (92/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 43 points (75/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Honor Win RT?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor Win RT — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.