Honor 9C vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 32/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 343,622); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 299g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 38 points higher (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor 9C (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (72/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor 9C by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 9C
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (75/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor 9C (66/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (67/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (74/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (72/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 38 points (70/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.