The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.0 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Umidigi X, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,150 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Honor 9C, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 196 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 319
- against 299
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P60 | Huawei Kirin 710A |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 142,455 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 299 | 319 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,155 Best value | 1,125 |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158.6 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 176 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | — | 82.4 % |
Battery
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,150 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | — | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.35″ | 6.39″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,548 px | 1,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | — | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | 4G, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0, NFC |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | — | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X | 9C |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | AKA-L29 |
