Honor X9a vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; estimated prices are $350 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 229g).
Honor X9a
Huawei Pura X Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $1520
- Better portability (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Honor X9a (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (75/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $350 | $1520 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X9a and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Honor X9a by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1170. Honor X9a is cheaper by $1170.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (77/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Honor X9a (72/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (75/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Honor X9a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.