Honor X9b vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 55/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2700
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 5 points higher (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor X9b (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Honor X9b by 29.8% 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 (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor X9b (61/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Honor X9b by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.