Honor X9c 5G vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Honor X9c 5G vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs…
Honor
Honor X9c 5G
$329
6categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
14categories won
1 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 proves superior overall against the Honor X9c 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Open 3 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X9c 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 3 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Open 3 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X9c 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $1799.
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 Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 437 ppiWinner | 424 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65M (360-degree water resistance) | IP68 |
| Build | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, Anti-Drop Ultra-Bounce Glass | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $329Winner | $1,799 |
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
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh