{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x9c-vs-tecno-spark-50s/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T01:03:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X9c vs Tecno Spark 50s",
    "answer": "The Honor X9c is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 55 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 against PKR 99,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X9c",
            "slug": "honor-x9c",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x9c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2025-10_23_15-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-07T05:56:52+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 71,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 86.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 85.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2024 (Global) — Available; Pakistan availability varies",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 × 75.5 × 7.98 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2700 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, 1.5K",
                    "Protection": "Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Curved Display (2m drop resistance)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with MagicOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB (device dependent)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (main, OIS) + 5 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 6600 mAh (Silicon-carbon)",
                    "Wired charging": "66W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 76.6,
                "overall": 54.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-x9c",
        "margin": 30.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 71,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9c"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 98,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56.9
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 86.5,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9c"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9c"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 62.5,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 76.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 19,000 less.",
        "Honor X9c packs a 100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X9c charges 21W faster.",
        "Honor X9c offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X9c ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X9c has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Honor X9c uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X9c or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X9c and Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c is listed at PKR 99,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X9c or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X9c uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 50s, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9c or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c leads on battery. Honor X9c carries a 6600 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X9c or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X9c runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}