Honor X9a vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 239g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9a (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (75/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Honor X9a by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9a (68/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (83/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (75/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a 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.