Honor X9d vs Samsung Galaxy A57
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1680; launch prices were $330 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9d leads — 60/100 vs 57/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A57 is faster in AnTuTu (1,359,649 vs 977,304).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Samsung Galaxy A57
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $350
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A57 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1359649 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 1382 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4477 vs 3148
- Lighter: 183g vs 193g
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Samsung Galaxy A57, the Honor X9d scores 3 points higher (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A57 — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy A57 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (80/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Samsung Galaxy A57 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 1680 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 1359649 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1382 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 4477 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.5×76.8×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A57
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Samsung Galaxy A57, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A57 leads Honor X9d by 28.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Honor X9d was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy A57 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (69/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (80/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Honor X9d edges out the Samsung Galaxy A57 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy A57 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 leads on performance (67/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is a better fit for active users.