Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic Vs vs Honor X9b
Comparison between Honor Magic Vs and Honor X9b: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor X9b, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic Vs, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 831,175
- against 444,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 35 W
- Usable Surface
- 87.9 %
- against 83 %
Honor X9b, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 831,175 Best value | 444,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 933 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,771 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X2 core at 3.0 GHz, 3 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.5 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Black, Orange, Blue | Orange, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 12.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 141.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 160.3 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 267 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.9 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Faux Leather, Magnesium Alloy, Titanium, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 6.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 35 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 7.9″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,984 px Best value | 1,220 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,272 px | 2,652 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 382 ppi | 431 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 1,920 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, 10-Bit Panel, DCI-P3, 1920Hz PWM, Touchscreen, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 1920Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.45″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Magic Vs | X9b |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FRI-AN00, FRI-NX9 | ALI-NX1 |
