Honor X9b vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Both devices score the same overall rating of 55/100. Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2700
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (4b) received the same MobileRank rating — 55/100. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $355 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Honor X9b by 24.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
Both devices scored 55/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nothing Phone (4b) (58/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Honor X9b leads on camera score (43/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on performance (58/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X9b (68/100 vs 47/100).