Honor X9a vs Sony Xperia 10 IV

The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 15/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP.

The Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 21 points (36/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 13
Battery 36
Design 98
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 IV better?
  • Lighter: 161g vs 175g

  • Better design/ergonomics (98/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Sony Xperia 10 IV, the Honor X9a scores 21 points higher (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (39/100 vs 13/100). 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 Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV notably outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (86/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Sony Xperia 10 IV: The Sony Xperia 10 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9a Sony Xperia 10 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 592015 592015
Geekbench Single 905 905
Geekbench Multi 2003 2003
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.0" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 63
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm
Weight 175 g 161 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
Sony Xperia 10 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 IV
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Sony Xperia 10 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9a and Sony Xperia 10 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
36/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
15/100
592015 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9a
$350
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (39/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV notably outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 81/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 21 points (36/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Sony Xperia 10 IV — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Sony Xperia 10 IV?

The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 10 IV is a better fit for everyday use.