Honor 9C vs Honor X6s
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X6s leads — 16/100 vs 14/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 194g).
Honor 9C
Honor X6s
- Lighter: 176g vs 194g
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Honor X6s, the Honor X6s scores 2 points higher (16/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 9C and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor 9C (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor X6s (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9C | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 9C and the Honor X6s are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor 9C (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor X6s (80/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s edges out the Honor 9C by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Honor X6s?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Honor X6s?
The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.