Honor X70i vs Honor X9c Smart
The Honor X70i (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70i leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70i has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the Honor X70i is noticeably lighter (178g vs 193g).
Honor X70i
Honor X9c Smart
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Honor X70i vs the Honor X9c Smart, the Honor X70i scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X70i notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Honor X70i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70i and the Honor X9c Smart are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70i notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (79/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Honor X70i | Honor X9c Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 35W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor X70i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X70i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70i
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X70i and Honor X9c Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 49/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70i notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (80/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Honor X70i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70i and the Honor X9c Smart are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70i notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Honor X70i or the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor X70i edges out the Honor X9c Smart by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X70i and the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor X70i has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Honor X9c Smart — 51/100.
Should you choose the Honor X70i over the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor X70i is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9c Smart is a better fit for everyday use.