Honor X9c 5G vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Compare Honor X9c 5G vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9010, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs 5200mAh…
Honor
Honor X9c 5G
$329
8categories won
Huawei
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
$1,299
12categories won
1 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes the overall win
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra proves superior overall against the Honor X9c 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra. Choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X9c 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its HiSilicon Kirin 9010 and 16GB RAM.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X9c 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $1299.
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 X9c 5G vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.8" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 | 1260 x 2844Winner |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi | 457 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 2500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 |
| Process node | 4 nmWinner | 7 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 1,080,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 4410Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5x |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 13 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mmWinner | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65M (360-degree water resistance) | IP68 |
| Build | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, Anti-Drop Ultra-Bounce Glass | Starry pattern embossed vegan leather, mechanical retractable lens barrel, Crystal Armor Kunlun glass |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Huawei Pura 70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $329Winner | $1,299 |
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
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Crown winner of the DXOMARK camera benchmark, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra features a revolutionary motorized retractable 1-inch primary camera lens that physically extends when the camera activates. Combined with physical variable aperture f/1.6-f/4.0, a 35x macro telephoto, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and Crystal Armor scratch-proof Kunlun glass.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- HiSilicon Kirin 9010
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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