Honor X9c vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X9c has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.
Honor X9c
ZTE V40 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Honor X9c scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). 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 V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $280 | — |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
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 V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Honor X9c is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.