Honor X9a vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 52/100 vs 50/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 211g).

The Honor X9a edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 50
Portability 75
Value for money
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 211g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2003

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Honor X9a scores 2 points higher (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Honor X9a (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (75/100 vs 43/100).

Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9a Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 592015 1119714
Geekbench Single 905 1488
Geekbench Multi 2003 3373
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 30W
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 175 g 211 g
Launch price $1799
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X9a and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
52/100
592015 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +47.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Honor X9a by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknown
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Honor X9a (63/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (42/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (50/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (75/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Honor X9a edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Honor X9a leads on camera score (42/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.