Honor X8b vs Honor X9c 5G
Compare Honor X8b vs Honor X9c 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 4500mAh vs 6600mAh battery, $699 vs $329. Full…
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Honor X8b
$699
3categories won
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Honor X9c 5G
$329
9categories won
1 categories tied · 13 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 X8b, 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 Honor X8b if its specific hardware strengths 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.
Honor X9c 5G wins on budget and value at $329 compared to $699.
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.
Honor X8b vs Honor X9c 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1224 x 2700Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 437 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 4000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | 585,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | 2780Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 108 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 5 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,600 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 66 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 189 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 7.98 mm |
| 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 | Honor X8b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 3 years |
| Security updates | — | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X8b | Honor X9c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $329Winner |
Honor X8b
Honor X8b turns heads with an ultra-thin 6.78mm body weighing just 166 grams, 2000-nit 90Hz AMOLED screen with Magic Capsule pill cutout, 50MP front selfie spotlight camera, and up to 512GB storage.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
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