Honor 9 vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 25/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $555
- Better portability (88/100 vs 43/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9 (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (88/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3429868 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 8600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Honor 9 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $155. Honor 9 was $155 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9 (35/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (82/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (88/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (94/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.