Honor WIN RT2 vs Honor X9 5G
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Honor X9 5G
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 238g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Honor X9 5G, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Honor X9 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Honor X9 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Honor X9 5G by 582.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (97/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (58/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Honor X9 5G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.