Honor X9c 5G vs vivo V40
Compare Honor X9c 5G vs vivo V40 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs 5500mAh battery…
Honor
Honor X9c 5G
$329
5categories won
vivo
V40
$449
9categories won
7 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor X9c 5G takes the overall win
The Honor X9c 5G claims the overall win over the vivo V40, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Honor X9c 5G takes the lead, while the V40 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Honor X9c 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the V40 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Honor X9c 5G wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 66W fast charging.
V40 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and 12GB RAM.
Honor X9c 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging.
Honor X9c 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $449.
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 V40: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 830,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 3380Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm | 7.58 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65M (360-degree water resistance) | IP68 |
| Build | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, Anti-Drop Ultra-Bounce Glass | Ultra-slim 3D curved glass body, IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance rating, Gemini ring camera module |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | V40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $449 |
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
vivo V40
The vivo V40 achieves an engineering marvel: packaging a colossal 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery into an astonishingly svelte 7.58mm body with IP68 & IP69 dual water resistance and ZEISS portrait optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh