Honor WIN RT2 vs Huawei Y9 (2018)
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Huawei Y9 (2018)
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 238g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Huawei Y9 (2018), the Honor WIN RT2 scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (58/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Huawei Y9 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 810 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (97/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (58/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Huawei Y9 (2018) — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.