Honor X9 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Honor X9 by 86.4% 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (88/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.