Honor X9c 5G vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Compare Honor X9c 5G vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs 5000mAh…
Honor
Honor X9c 5G
$329
6categories won
Xiaomi
14 Ultra
$1,299
13categories won
2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 14 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra proves superior overall against the Honor X9c 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 14 Ultra. Choose the 14 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X9c 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
14 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 90W charging.
14 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
14 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 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 14 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi | 522 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 2,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 220 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65M (360-degree water resistance) | IP68 |
| Build | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, Anti-Drop Ultra-Bounce Glass | High-strength aluminum unibody, nano-tech vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| 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
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
With its Sony LYT-900 1-inch main sensor featuring stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, dual periscope/telephoto lenses, 90W fast charging, and optional Leica Photography Kit, the 14 Ultra is a pure photographer’s camera.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh