Quick Verdict
- Choose Honor X9a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Honor X8d if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Honor X8d if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Honor X8d if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Honor X9a if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Honor X8d
Honor X9a
Performance
60.5
68.3 ★
Camera
90.0 ★
80.0
Battery
100.0 ★
88.0
Gaming
61.0
67.6 ★
Overall
80.3 ★
78.4
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 X9a
68.3/100
Camera Winner
Honor X8d
90.0/100
Battery Winner
Honor X8d
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Honor X9a
67.6/100
Overall Winner
Honor X8d
80.3/100
Best Value
Honor X8d
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Honor X9a
📷 Camera
🏆 Honor X8d
🔋 Battery
🏆 Honor X8d
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Honor X9a
💰 Value
🏆 Honor X8d
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 SoC
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 619
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF, OIS + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), LED Flash
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
7000 mAh
5100 mAh
Charging
45W wired 6W reverse wired
40W 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 or 5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
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
162.9 x 76.3 x 7.5 mm
161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188g
175g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Light Blue, Velvet Grey, Velvet Black
Titanium Silver, Emerald Green, Midnight Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 16
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MagicOS 7
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Honor X8d
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- No 5G
- No NFC
Honor X9a
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Honor X8d or Honor X9a?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Honor X8d or Honor X9a?
Honor X8d wins in camera with 90.0/100 vs 80.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Honor X8d has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Honor X9a is better for gaming with a score of 67.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Honor X8d offers better value at PKR 74,999 with a value score of 3.0.
What is the price difference between Honor X8d and Honor X9a?
Honor X8d costs PKR 74,999 while Honor X9a costs PKR 129,999. The price difference is PKR 55,000.
