Honor X9c vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 7/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X9c is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Honor X9c
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Honor X9c scores 31 points higher (38/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (59/100 vs 15/100). 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, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (59/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $280 | — |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (59/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (56/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 31 points (38/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.