Honor X9c vs ZTE Blade V50
The Honor X9c (2025) is priced at $280, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 195g).
Honor X9c
ZTE Blade V50
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $280 vs $351
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Honor X9c scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (59/100 vs 35/100). 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 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (59/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $280 | $351 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $71. Honor X9c is cheaper by $71.
performance
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 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (59/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (77/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor X9c edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.