Honor X9c vs Honor X9d
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HonorX9c | HonorX9d | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2024 | October 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78″ | 6.79″ |
| Resolution | 2700 × 1224 (better) | 2640 × 1200 |
| Sharpness | 437 pixels per inch (better) | 427 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,000 nits | 6,000 nits (better) |
| Display type | Curved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 19.85:9 aspect ratio | Global 8,300 mAh model; 6.79-inch flat AMOLED, 2640 × 1200 |
| Brightness detail | 4,000 nits in the maker's corresponding full-screen video test | 800 nits typical, 1,800 nits HBM, 6,000 nits peak with corresponding full-screen video (Honor laboratory claim) |
| Screen protection | – | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Always-on display | Supported | – |
| Display features | DCI-P3, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display and full-definition video enhancement | Adaptive 120 Hz maximum, DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours, 3,840 Hz PWM; dynamic dimming and circadian night display |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | Four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | 1× Cortex-A720 at 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 at 2.2 GHz, 4× Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz; 4 nm process |
| Cooling | – | 3,490 mm² stainless-steel vapour chamber and 29,500 mm² total cooling area (Honor) |
| GPU | Adreno A710, as named in the maker's global specification | – |
| Storage type | Global and Irish maker pages list 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB; availability varies by market | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, 1/1.67-inch sensor, OIS plus EIS and 9-in-1 binning to equivalent 1.92 µm pixels | 108 MP, ƒ/1.75, OIS |
| Ultra wide camera | 5 MP and f/2.2 | 5 MP, ƒ/2.2 |
| Front camera | 16 MP and f/2.45 | 16 MP, ƒ/2.45 |
| Zoom | Up to 10× digital zoom; maker describes 3× sensor cropping as lossless, not optical telephoto zoom | Up to 10× digital zoom |
| Video recording | Up to 4K 3840×2160 | Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160; maker does not specify frame rates |
| Front video | Up to 1080p; maker also lists maximum 2520×1080 video resolution | Maker describes 1080p recording and separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution |
| Camera features | Motion-sensing capture, moving photos, AI photography, aperture, night, portrait, pro, panorama, HDR, filters, time-lapse, high-resolution, slow-motion, multi-video and document scanning modes | Moving Photo, Motion Sensing Capture, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time lapse, slow motion, Multi-Video, document scanning; AI Eraser, Eyes Open, reflection removal, cutout and upscale |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 6,600 mAh | 8,300 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 25.8 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 66 W | Up to 66 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Silicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 6,600 mAh typical and 6,500 mAh rated; maker claims 25.8 hours online video and 48.4 hours online music playback | Global 8,300 mAh typical, 8,100 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet Li-ion polymer; three-day mixed-use claim is Honor laboratory testing, not continuous video |
| Wired charging | 66 W HONOR SuperCharge, 20 V/3.3 A; Turbo charging mode and multi-point battery monitoring | 66 W with compatible original charger and cable |
| Charges other devices | – | Reverse wired charging supported; maker lists OTG output of 5 V/1.5 A |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 189 g (better) | 193 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm | 7.76 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 162.8 × 75.5 mm | 161.9 × 76.1 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP65 | IP69 |
| Colours | Titanium Purple, Titanium Black and Jade Cyan; regional availability varies | Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest Green |
| Water resistance detail | Maker IP65M rating, testing with the device moving as explained by HardwareZone; three-layer structure protects against 360° spray | IP66, IP68 and IP69 to IEC 60529; IP69K to ISO 20653:2023; 2.5 m drop claim is controlled laboratory testing on smooth granite |
| Biometrics | Under-display fingerprint reader, reported by Lowyat and 91mobiles, and 2D face recognition | Fingerprint unlock and face recognition |
| Sensors | Gravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors | – |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers with a 300% volume mode | Stereo, Honor Sound 7.3; additional-volume mode for compatible uses |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Global MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14; 91mobiles' later Indian unit ships with MagicOS 9 based on Android 15 | MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15 |
| AI features | Magic Portal, Magic Capsule, AI Eraser, AI camera processing and AI power saving; software and regional availability vary | Magic Portal, writing tools and Gemini Live |
| Safety features | Maker-tested drops from 2 m onto smooth granite; coated battery and power management tested for standby, calls, contacts and messages at −30°C to 55°C, not an unrestricted operating guarantee | – |
| In the box | Global maker list includes phone, SuperCharge adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, quick-start guide, TPU case, protective film and warranty card; market contents vary | Phone, quick-start guide, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, warranty card and pre-applied protective film; SuperCharge adapter and TPU case depend on market |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and GSM | 5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 80 MHz and 1,024-QAM; hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive |
| NFC | – | Supported |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG | USB-C, USB 2.0, OTG; digital USB-C headphones |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo |
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