Honor WIN RT2 vs Honor X9b
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Honor X9b
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 238g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Honor X9b, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Honor X9b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1220x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 35W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Honor X9b, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Honor X9b by 448.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (97/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X9b?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Honor X9b?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Honor X9b — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X9b?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X9b?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Honor X9b?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.