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Honor X9c vs Motorola moto g86 5G

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HonorX9cMotorolamoto g86 5G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2024June 2025
Display
Screen size6.78″6.67″
Resolution2700 × 12242712 × 1220
Sharpness437 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,000 nits4,500 nits
Display typeCurved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 19.85:9 aspect ratiopOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density–446 ppi, as specified by Motorola
Brightness detail4,000 nits in the maker's corresponding full-screen video test4,500 nits HDR peak brightness
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Always-on displaySupported–
Display featuresDCI-P3, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display and full-definition video enhancementHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour Boost
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB
CPUFour Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz–
GPUAdreno A710, as named in the maker's global specification–
Storage typeGlobal and Irish maker pages list 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB; availability varies by marketUK technical sheet lists 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB uMCP storage, expandable by microSD up to 1 TB; generic product text also advertises regional maxima of 12 GB and 512 GB without establishing a UK configuration
Cameras
Main camera108 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP32 MP
Main camera108 MP, f/1.75, 1/1.67-inch sensor, OIS plus EIS and 9-in-1 binning to equivalent 1.92 µm pixels50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera5 MP and f/2.28 MP, f/2.2 and Macro Vision close-ups, reported by Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews; current UK maker technical sheet omits rear sensor specifications
Front camera16 MP and f/2.4532 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom; maker describes 3× sensor cropping as lossless, not optical telephoto zoom–
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840×2160Main camera up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 60/30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 240 fps; ultrawide/macro up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 30 fps
Front videoUp to 1080p; maker also lists maximum 2520×1080 video resolution4K or Full HD at 30 fps
Camera featuresMotion-sensing capture, moving photos, AI photography, aperture, night, portrait, pro, panorama, HDR, filters, time-lapse, high-resolution, slow-motion, multi-video and document scanning modesMoto ai Photo Enhancement Engine, auto smile capture for up to five faces, Auto Night Vision, photo booth, pro, portrait, gesture capture, dual capture, time-lapse and video stabilisation
Battery and charging
Battery6,600 mAh5,200 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 25.8 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailSilicon-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 playback5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; maker mixed-use claim of 41 hours; UK support lists at least 1,000 battery endurance cycles
Wired charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge, 20 V/3.3 A; Turbo charging mode and multi-point battery monitoring30 W TurboPower in UK technical and support specifications; the product page's charging footnote mentions 68 W, conflicting with those specifications; charger sold separately
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g185 g
Thickness7.98 mm7.87 mm
Height × width162.8 × 75.5 mm161.21 × 74.74 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP69
Materials–PU/vegan leather rear and plastic frame
ColoursTitanium Purple, Titanium Black and Jade Cyan; regional availability variesPANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden Cypress
Water resistance detailMaker IP65M rating, testing with the device moving as explained by HardwareZone; three-layer structure protects against 360° sprayIP68 and IP69, tested for immersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes and powerful high-temperature jets for 30 seconds; resistance declines with wear
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint reader, reported by Lowyat and 91mobiles, and 2D face recognitionIn-display fingerprint reader and face unlock
SensorsGravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometer
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with a 300% volume modeDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radio
Microphones–Two microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchGlobal MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14; 91mobiles' later Indian unit ships with MagicOS 9 based on Android 15Android 15
Software updates–Maker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security support
AI featuresMagic Portal, Magic Capsule, AI Eraser, AI camera processing and AI power saving; software and regional availability varyMoto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCs
Safety featuresMaker-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 guaranteeThinkShield, Moto Secure and Moto Unplugged; Motorola tested 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810H, which is not a guarantee against damage
In the boxGlobal maker list includes phone, SuperCharge adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, quick-start guide, TPU case, protective film and warranty card; market contents varyUK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no charger
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and GSM5G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; UK support lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n71/n77/n78
SIMDual nano-SIMOne physical SIM plus eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4
NFC–Supported
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTGUSB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socket
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS

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