Honor 9X (China) vs Huawei nova 5
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 5 leads — 15/100 vs 13/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9X (China) has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3500); the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 206g).
Honor 9X (China)
Huawei nova 5
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3500 mAh
- Longer battery life (12/100 vs 5/100)
- Faster charging: 40W vs 10W
- Lighter: 171g vs 206g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Huawei nova 5, the Huawei nova 5 scores 2 points higher (15/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (12/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Huawei nova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Huawei nova 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (12/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (86/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei nova 5 edges out the Honor 9X (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Huawei nova 5?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Huawei nova 5 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei nova 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Huawei nova 5?
The Honor 9X (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.