Honor X9c vs OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $280 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,948,304 vs 737,054).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
What makes Honor X9c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $350
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2948304 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 56/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 2948304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c and OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads Honor X9c by 75.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Honor X9c was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (89/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.