Honor X9a vs POCO X3 NFC
23.6Performance23.6
44.1Display60.2
32.3Camera34.2
51.6Battery49.4
49.3Features44
8 spec wins — Honor X9a5 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X3 NFC wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and camera (+2). 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 Honor X9a
- Stronger features score: 49 vs 44
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 740
- 21% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 33 W
- 19% lower weight: 175 g vs 215 g
Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 44
- 160% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 5 MP
- 25% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 16 MP
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $299
Display
| Spec | Honor X9a | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Honor X9a | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 732G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000Top 82% | 410,000Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+22%Top 77% | 740Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+3%Top 80% | 1,950Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Honor X9a | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 13 MP+160% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Honor X9a | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,160 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 40 W+21% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor X9a | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+19% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+16% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor X9a | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Honor X9a | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MagicOS 7) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Honor X9a | POCO X3 NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |