Honor X7b vs Honor X9

The Honor X7b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9 leads — 42/100 vs 41/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7b has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP.

The Honor X9 edges out the Honor X7b by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7b
Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 41
Battery 51
Portability 57
Value for money 22
Honor X9
Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 43
Battery 49
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Honor X7b better?
  • Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Honor X9 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
  • Lighter: 189g vs 199g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X7b vs the Honor X9, the Honor X9 scores 1 points higher (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b and the Honor X9 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

Honor X7b: The Honor X7b is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X9: The Honor X9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X7b Honor X9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228 421228
Geekbench Single 412 412
Geekbench Multi 1410 1410
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 35W 66W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 Android 11, Magic UI 4.2
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 189 g
Price $369
Camera comparison
Honor X7b
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
Honor X9
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Honor X7b
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Honor X9
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Battery and charging
Honor X7b
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Honor X9
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X7b and Honor X9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X7b Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
41/100
421228 AnTuTu
Honor X9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
42/100
421228 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X7b
$369
Honor X9
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b and the Honor X9 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7b or the Honor X9?

The Honor X9 edges out the Honor X7b by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X7b and the Honor X9?

The Honor X7b has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor X9 — 42/100.

Should you choose the Honor X7b over the Honor X9?

The Honor X7b is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9 is a better fit for everyday use.