Honor X80i vs Honor X9c
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor X80i
Honor X9c
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Honor X9c, the Honor X9c scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Honor X80i (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Honor X9c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $280 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
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 — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Honor X80i (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Honor X9c?
The Honor X9c edges out the Honor X80i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Honor X9c?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor X9c — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Honor X9c?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Honor X9c?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.