Honor X9a vs Nokia C31
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X9a has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 200g).
Honor X9a
Nokia C31
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 200g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Nokia C31, the Honor X9a scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Nokia C31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (39/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (81/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Nokia C31?
The Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Nokia C31?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia C31 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Nokia C31?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Nokia C31?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.