Google Pixel 9 vs Honor X9a
47.2Performance23.6
58.1Display44.1
51.8Camera32.3
53.3Battery51.6
94.7Features49.3
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 97 spec wins — Honor X9a
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and performance (+24). Honor X9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 49
- 860% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Honor X9a
- 52% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 11 MP
- 48% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 27 W
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 12% lower weight: 175 g vs 198 g
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+7% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+238% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 695 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+168%Top 42% | 411,000Top 82% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+114%Top 37% | 906Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+129%Top 40% | 2,013Top 80% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9a |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+860% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 16 MP+52% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,100 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 40 W+48% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 175 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9a |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (MagicOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Honor X9a |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |