Honor X6b vs Honor X9c 5G
Compare Honor X6b vs Honor X9c 5G side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 50MP vs 108MP camera, 5200mAh vs 6600mAh battery…
Honor
X6b
$129
1categories won
Honor
Honor X9c 5G
$329
13categories won
3 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor X9c 5G takes the overall win
The Honor X9c 5G proves superior overall against the Honor X6b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Honor X9c 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Honor X9c 5G. Choose the Honor X9c 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X6b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor X9c 5G takes battery honors offering 6,600 mAh alongside 66W charging.
Honor X9c 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.
Honor X9c 5G takes photography with 108MP optics.
X6b provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $129 vs $329.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
X6b vs Honor X9c 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X6b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 | 1224 x 2700Winner |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 437 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 780 nits | 4000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X6b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 265,000 | 585,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1390 | 2780Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 4 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X6b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 108 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 5 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X6b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,600 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 66 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | X6b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.98 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP65M (360-degree water resistance) |
| Build | — | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, Anti-Drop Ultra-Bounce Glass |
Software and support
| Specification | X6b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, MagicOS 8.0 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X6b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $129Winner | $329 |
Honor X6b
Honor X6b packs Swiss SGS 5-star drop resistance, 5200mAh battery with 35W fast charging, 90Hz sunlight display with Magic Capsule, and 50MP AI photography into a stylish entry package.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
Honor X9c 5G
Dubbed the 'Ultra-Tough' champion, the Honor X9c 5G is engineered with a revolutionary 3-layer anti-drop matrix certified to survive 2-meter impacts onto marble, 360-degree IP65M water resistance, extreme temperature resistance (-30°C to 55°C), and a colossal 6,600mAh battery.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 6,600mAh