Honor X9 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 42/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 239g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 43/100). 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 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 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 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Honor X9 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (84/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9 (68/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (83/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 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.