Honor X9a vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
23.6Performance29.1
44.1Display55.1
32.3Camera56.4
51.6Battery41.7
49.3Features73.3
6 spec wins — Honor X9a11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and features (+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 Honor X9a
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 42
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 60% higher Wired charging: 40 W vs 25 W
- 16% lower weight: 175 g vs 208 g
- 13% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 49
- 140% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
Display
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 496 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,500 nits+88% |
Performance
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 411,000Top 82% | 500,000+22%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906+1%Top 77% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Top 80% | 2,650+32%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+13% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40 W+60% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+16% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MagicOS 7) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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