Quick Verdict
- Choose Honor X8b if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Honor X9c if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Honor X8b if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Honor X8b if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Honor X8b
Honor X9c
Performance
68.3 ★
60.5
Camera
90.0
90.0
Battery
78.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
64.6 ★
61.0
Overall
78.0
80.3 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Honor X8b
68.3/100
Battery Winner
Honor X9c
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Honor X8b
64.6/100
Overall Winner
Honor X9c
80.3/100
Best Value
Honor X8b
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Honor X8b
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Honor X9c
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Honor X8b
💰 Value
🏆 Honor X8b
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.78"
Display Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, 4000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2412
1224x2700
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 710
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
512 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4500 mAh
6600 mAh
Charging
35W wired
66W wired Reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.1 x 74.6 x 6.8 mm (6.34 x 2.94 x 0.27 in)
162.8 x 75.5 x 8 mm (6.41 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
166g
189g
Build Material
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glamorous Green, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black, Blue
Titanium Purple, Titanium Black, Jade Cyan
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13, MagicOS 7.2
Android 14, Magic OS 8
Our Verdict
Honor X8b is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 80.3/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Honor X9c puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Honor X8b
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- Good battery life
Cons
- No 5G
- No NFC
Honor X9c
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 66W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Honor X8b or Honor X9c?
Honor X8b is the overall winner with a score of 80.3/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Honor X8b or Honor X9c?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Honor X9c has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Honor X8b is better for gaming with a score of 64.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Honor X8b offers better value at PKR 79,999 with a value score of 2.9.
What is the price difference between Honor X8b and Honor X9c?
Honor X8b costs PKR 79,999 while Honor X9c costs PKR 94,999. The price difference is PKR 15,000.
