Honor X9a vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 207g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Honor X9a by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.