Honor X9c vs OnePlus OnePlus Ace 3 Pro

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X9c compared with OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
HonorX9cOnePlusOnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2024July 2024
Display
Screen size6.78″6.78″
Resolution2700 × 12242780 × 1264 (better)
Sharpness437 pixels per inch450 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,000 nits4,500 nits (better)
Display typeCurved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 19.85:9 aspect ratioCurved AMOLED; 8T LTPO adaptive 1–120 Hz, 94.2% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density–450 ppi
Brightness detail4,000 nits in the maker's corresponding full-screen video test1,600 nits triggered full-screen maximum; 4,500 nits local peak, separate test conditions
Always-on displaySupportedSupported
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresDCI-P3, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display and full-definition video enhancement1.07 billion colours; 100% DCI-P3 in vivid/cinema/brilliant modes and 100% sRGB in natural mode. 3Pulse/1Pulse DC-like dimming and 2,160 Hz PWM. Dolby Vision, video HDR highlight and rain-touch support; maker comfort claims do not establish clinical benefit
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB – 24 GB (better)
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better)
CPUFour Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHzTSMC 4 nm; eight cores, maximum 3.3 GHz
GPUAdreno A710, as named in the maker's global specificationAdreno 750; separate maker gaming display chip assists rendering in supported games
Memory–12, 16 or 24 GB LPDDR5X; published combinations 12/256, 16/256, 16/512 and 24/1024 GB. White ceramic Collector’s Edition has 16/512 and 24/1024 GB; no unlisted RAM/storage combinations inferred
Storage typeGlobal and Irish maker pages list 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB; availability varies by market256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB UFS 4.0
Cooling–Second-generation cooling system with 9,126 mm² vapour chamber; graphite is a separate heat-spreading component
Cameras
Main camera108 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 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, f/1.8, 24 mm equivalent, six-element lens, autofocus/PDAF and three-axis OIS; overview names Sony IMX890
Ultra wide camera5 MP and f/2.28 MP, f/2.2, 16 mm equivalent, five-element lens; no OIS or PDAF
Front camera16 MP and f/2.4516 MP, f/2.4
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom; maker describes 3× sensor cropping as lossless, not optical telephoto zoomNo optical zoom; up to 20× digital zoom
Video recordingUp to 4K 3840×21604K 30/60 fps, 1080p 30/60 fps, 720p 30 fps; super stabilisation 1080p 60 fps. Slow motion 1080p 240 fps or 720p 240/480 fps; cinema 4K 30 and multi-view 1080p 30
Front videoUp to 1080p; maker also lists maximum 2520×1080 video resolution1080p/720p 30 fps; default 1080p 30 with beauty mode enabled
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 modesAdditional 2 MP macro, f/2.4, 22 mm equivalent, three elements. Flicker sensor and dual rear LEDs; HEIF/JPG/DNG rear photographs, HEIF/JPG front. Live photos, night, professional, long exposure, multi-view and AI editing
Battery and charging
Battery6,600 mAh (better)6,100 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 25.8 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 100 W (better)
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 playbackTwo cells in series: typical 3,050 mAh at 7.78 V, equivalent 6,100 mAh at 3.89 V / 23.73 Wh; rated 2,970 mAh at 7.78 V, equivalent 5,940 mAh / 23.11 Wh. Silicon-carbon anode. Maker four-year >80% retention assumes one full cycle every 1.25 days; laboratory claim, not warranty
Wired charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge, 20 V/3.3 A; Turbo charging mode and multi-point battery monitoring100 W SUPERVOOC, supplied 100 W adapter and SUPERVOOC S power-management chip. Maker 1% to full in about 36 minutes at 25±1°C battery/environment, screen off, flight mode and background apps closed
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g (better)212 g
Thickness7.98 mm (better)8.85 mm
Height × width162.8 × 75.5 mm163.3 × 75.27 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP65IP65
Materials–Metal frame; silver glass, green leather or white ceramic rear
ColoursTitanium Purple, Titanium Black and Jade Cyan; regional availability varies钛空镜银 (silver glass): approximately 212 g / 8.85 mm; 绿野素青 (green leather): 207 g / 8.95 mm; 超跑瓷典藏版 (white ceramic Collector’s Edition): 225 g / 8.69 mm. Headline dimensions/mass describe glass finish; all 163.30 × 75.27 mm. English finish descriptions translate Chinese names
Buttons–Three-position alert slider; X-axis linear vibration motor
Water resistance detailMaker IP65M rating, testing with the device moving as explained by HardwareZone; three-layer structure protects against 360° sprayIP65 under GB/T 4208-2017 / IEC 60529 controlled tests: 6.3 mm nozzle, 2.5–3 m distance, 12.5 L/min for at least three minutes, ≤5°C water/device difference. No immersion rating; wear reduces protection, do not charge wet, liquid damage excluded
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint reader, reported by Lowyat and 91mobiles, and 2D face recognitionMaker overview specifies thin optical in-display fingerprint recognition
SensorsGravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensorsGeomagnetic, under-screen proximity/light, accelerometer, gravity and gyroscope; infrared remote and step counting
SpeakersDual stereo speakers with a 300% volume modeStereo dual speakers and spatial audio
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 15Chinese ColorOS 14.1 based on Android 14; announced 27 June 2024 and first sale 3 July 2024
Software updates–Launch coverage (Caijing, mirrored by Sina) reports three Android major upgrades over four years of maintenance. Separately, maker 48-month laboratory smoothness testing is not an update guarantee
AI featuresMagic Portal, Magic Capsule, AI Eraser, AI camera processing and AI power saving; software and regional availability varyChinese assistant, photo erasure/cutouts, travel planning and document tools. Game frame interpolation and super resolution require supported titles/settings; some 120 fps modes interpolate a 60 fps input. Maker two-year gaming cloud acceleration begins on entitlement redemption; further use requires payment
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 guarantee–
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 varyPhone, 100 W SUPERVOOC adapter, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick-start guide, protective case, SIM ejector and brand stickers
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and GSMCDMA BC0 1X; GSM 850/900/1800; WCDMA 1/4/5/8; LTE FDD 1/3/4/5/8/18/19/26/28A/66 and TDD 34/38/39/40/41; 5G n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78. LTE 4×4 MIMO on 1/3/38/39/41, 2×2 elsewhere; HPUE/HO RxD. Exact Chinese list omits LTE band 20
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM, SA/NSA 5G and dual standby/dual active subject to Chinese operator and VoLTE conditions
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 7/6/5 and a/b/g/n; 2.4/5 GHz, not a claimed 6 GHz band. Concurrent 2.4 GHz 2×2 and 5 GHz 2×2, 5 GHz 160 MHz, WLAN display/tethering and MU-MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4, BR/EDR/BLE, low/high power; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC. Maker qualifies LHDC with OPPO Enco X and OnePlus Buds Pro families
NFC–13.56 MHz reader/writer, HCE, eSE and NFC-SIM in slot 1; Chinese transit, payments and other services vary
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTGUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C headphones supported
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioningBeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, GPS L1/L5, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1/E5a, QZSS L1/L5; assisted GNSS and WLAN/cellular positioning

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