Honor X9b vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 55/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2700
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 8 points higher (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Honor X9b (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Honor X9b by 48.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Honor X9b (68/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Honor X9b by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.