Honor X9b vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5150 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 2700
- Faster charging: 65W vs 35W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Honor X9b by 68.9% 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 (3) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (82/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.