Quick Verdict
- Choose Honor X9a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Honor X9b if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Honor X9a if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Honor X9a
Honor X9b
Performance
68.3 ★
64.0
Camera
80.0
90.0 ★
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
67.6 ★
63.0
Overall
78.4
79.1 ★
Value for Money
Equal
Equal
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Honor X9a
68.3/100
Camera Winner
Honor X9b
90.0/100
Gaming Winner
Honor X9a
67.6/100
Overall Winner
Honor X9b
79.1/100
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Honor X9a
📷 Camera
🏆 Honor X9b
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Honor X9a
💰 Value
Tie
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.78"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2400
1200x2652
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 710
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)
Triple Camera: 108 MP, f/1.75 + 5 MP (ultra-wide), f/2.2 + 2 MP (macro sensor), f/2.4, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
40W wired
35W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ 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
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.1 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm (6.44 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
175g
185g
Build Material
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Silver, Emerald Green, Midnight Black
Sunrise Orange, Midnight Black, Emerald Green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MagicOS 7
Android 13, Magic OS 7.2
Our Verdict
Honor X9a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 79.1/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Honor X9b puts up a strong fight and wins in Camera.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Honor X9a
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Honor X9b
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- No NFC
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Honor X9a or Honor X9b?
Honor X9a is the overall winner with a score of 79.1/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Honor X9a or Honor X9b?
Honor X9b wins in camera with 90.0/100 vs 80.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Honor X9a is better for gaming with a score of 67.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Both phones offer similar value for money.
What is the price difference between Honor X9a and Honor X9b?
Honor X9a costs PKR 129,999 while Honor X9b costs PKR 129,999. The price difference is PKR 0.
