The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X20, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 424,800
- against 249,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Honor X9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy
- against Polycarbonate
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 424,800 Best value | 249,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4 × 1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Black | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 166.1 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % Best value | 89.2 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.81″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,376 px | 2,388 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | 90Hz, Capacitive Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless, Hole-Punch Notch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single Nano-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 B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | 2G, 3G, 4G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, ANT+ | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Host 3.1, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Virtual Proximity Sensing, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NTN-AN20 | — |
Features
| Specification | X20 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
