Honor X9c 5G vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Honor X9c 5G vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 6600mAh vs…
Honor
Honor X9c 5G
$329
6categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
14categories won
1 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 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 MIX Fold 5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the MIX Fold 5 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.
MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X9c 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $1699.
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 MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 437 ppiWinner | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 20 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 216 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm | 4.5 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 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X9c 5G | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,699 |
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 MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh