Honor X5c vs Infinix Smart 9
The Honor X5c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Infinix Smart 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X5c leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5c has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5c
Infinix Smart 9
What makes Honor X5c better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Infinix Smart 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5c vs the Infinix Smart 9, the Honor X5c scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X5c leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X5c notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X5c is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5c | Infinix Smart 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Smart 9
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X5c
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Smart 9
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5c
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Smart 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5c and Infinix Smart 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X5c notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X5c is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5c or the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor X5c edges out the Infinix Smart 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5c and the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor X5c has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Infinix Smart 9 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c or the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor X5c leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5c over the Infinix Smart 9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor X5c (30/100 vs 10/100).