Side-by-side technical data
Honor X9c Smart vs Huawei nova 12s
Comparison between Honor X9c Smart and Huawei nova 12s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor X9c Smart, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X9c Smart, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Huawei nova 12s, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 587,561
- against 470,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 470,000 | 587,561 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 884 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,291 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, White, Black, Green | Black, Green, White, Gold, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 166 mm | 161.3 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.4 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant, Splash Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 35 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 850 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,084 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 389 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPS LCD | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified |
Sensors
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 14 | — |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | X9c Smart | nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | FOA-LX9 |
