Honor X9 5G vs Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Honor X9 5G has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X9 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 189g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X9 5G and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 5G leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Huawei nova 9 SE 5G, 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, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (49/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
Both devices scored 46/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Honor X9 5G (49/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor X9 5G (49/100 vs 32/100).