Honor X9c 5G vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Compare Honor X9c 5G vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs…
Honor
Honor X9c 5G
$329
9categories won
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
10categories won
2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) Pro proves superior overall against the Honor X9c 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor X9c 5G takes the lead, while the Phone (3) Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X9c 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Honor X9c 5G wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 66W fast charging.
Phone (3) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X9c 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $799.
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 Phone (3) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700Winner | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 437 ppiWinner | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 2,990,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 10300Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 203 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mmWinner | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65M (360-degree water resistance) | IP68 |
| Build | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, Anti-Drop Ultra-Bounce Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $329Winner | $799 |
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
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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