Honor X9 vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 222g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 424216
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Honor X9 by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (78/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (84/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9 (68/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.