Honor X9a vs Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X9a has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 191g).
Honor X9a
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G, the Honor X9a scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a leads (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and Huawei nova 9 SE 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (50/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Honor X9a edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G — 46/100.
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use.