Honor 9S vs Nokia X30

The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 18/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 156,818); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 185g).

The Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 27 points (45/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Performance 8
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 79
Value for money
Nokia X30
Performance 46
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Honor 9S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 185g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (69/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 27 points higher (45/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 leads (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (46/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).

Honor 9S: The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9S Nokia X30
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 156818 592015
Geekbench Single 233 905
Geekbench Multi 723 2003
Display 5.5" 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 3020 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm
Weight 144 g 185 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9S
  • 5.5"
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 9S and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 9S MediaTek Helio P22
18/100
156818 AnTuTu
Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100 +73.5%
592015 AnTuTu

Nokia X30 leads Honor 9S by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (46/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (69/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 27 points (45/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Nokia X30?

The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Nokia X30?

The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Nokia X30?

The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.