Honor X9a vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
23.6Performance29.1
44.1Display54
32.3Camera65.9
51.6Battery55.1
49.3Features73.3
4 spec wins — Honor X9a13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) 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
- 21% lower weight: 175 g vs 222 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 49
Display
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 511 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 40 MP+150% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40 W | 45 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+21% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MagicOS 7) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Honor X9a | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |