Honor X9a vs Redmi Note 9S
23.6Performance23.1
44.1Display29.7
32.3Camera30.5
51.6Battery39
49.3Features20
13 spec wins — Honor X9a2 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S
InnoReviews verdict
Honor X9a wins this phone face-off, 37.6 to 28.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+14). Redmi Note 9S 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 display score: 44 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 49 vs 20
- 122% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 18 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $299
Display
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000+4%Top 82% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+24%Top 77% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013+6%Top 80% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40 W+122% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+16% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MagicOS 7) | Android 10 (MIUI 11) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Honor X9a | Redmi Note 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |