Honor X40 vs Honor X9a
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 31/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X9a has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't.
Honor X40
Honor X9a
- Lighter: 172g vs 175g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Honor X9a, the Honor X9a scores 5 points higher (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor X40 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "design" category, the Honor X40 and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40 | Honor X9a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X40 and Honor X9a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor X40
Price unknownperformance
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 — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor X40 (39/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40 and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a edges out the Honor X40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Honor X9a?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Honor X9a — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Honor X9a?
The Honor X40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.