Honor X9c vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 29/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.

The Honor X9c edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 59
Design 56
Value for money 91
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X9c better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9c vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Honor X9c scores 9 points higher (38/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (59/100 vs 36/100). 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 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (59/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (91/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X9c: The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9c ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 736675
Geekbench Single 935
Geekbench Multi 2719
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1224x2700 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 5W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g
Price $280
Camera comparison
Honor X9c
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9c
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9c
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9c
$280
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 V80 Design (59/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Honor X9c edges out the ZTE Blade V80 Design by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9c over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.