Honor X9 vs Huawei nova Y91
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9 leads — 42/100 vs 38/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y91 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't; the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Huawei nova Y91
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 214g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y91 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Huawei nova Y91, the Honor X9 scores 4 points higher (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9 and the Huawei nova Y91 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y91 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (64/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Huawei nova Y91 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y91
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y91
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y91
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Huawei nova Y91, 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 — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9 and the Huawei nova Y91 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y91 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (64/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Huawei nova Y91?
The Honor X9 edges out the Huawei nova Y91 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Huawei nova Y91?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Huawei nova Y91 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Huawei nova Y91?
The Honor X9 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Huawei nova Y91?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X9 (64/100 vs 41/100).