Honor X9 5G vs Honor X9a
The Honor X9 5G (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 — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Honor X9a
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 189g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Honor X9a, the Honor X9a scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Honor X9a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Honor X9a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a edges out the Honor X9 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Honor X9a — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Honor X9a?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (42/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Honor X9a?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Honor X9a (79/100 vs 65/100).