Honor X9c Smart vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 668,462).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X9c Smart

Performance 49
Display 65
Camera 43
Battery 52
Portability 64
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Honor X9c Smart better?

  • Lighter: 193g vs 203g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 668462
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 969
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2321
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X9c Smart Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 668462 4888150
Geekbench Single 969 4301
Geekbench Multi 2321 12490
Display 6.8" TFT LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 35W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 193 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Honor X9c Smart

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Honor X9c Smart

  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Honor X9c Smart

  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9c Smart and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9c Smart MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
51/100
668462 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +86.3%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor X9c Smart by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X9c Smart

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 49/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (82/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (87/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c Smart or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c Smart or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 49/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.