Honor X9c vs OnePlus 15
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 737,054); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
OnePlus 15
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 56/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor X9c by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. Honor X9c was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.