Honor X9 5G vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 239g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Honor X9 5G by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (68/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (83/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.