The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X30, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 395,000
- against 249,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Honor X9, if you care about…
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 395,000 Best value | 249,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 894 Best value | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,044 Best value | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. | 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 | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Silver, Gold | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 166.1 mm | 166.1 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.2 % | 89.2 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy | Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.81″ | 6.81″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,388 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | 90Hz, Capacitive Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless, Hole-Punch Notch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X30 | 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 | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X30 | 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 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 n38, 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, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value | 2G, 3G, 4G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ANY-AN00 | — |
Features
| Specification | X30 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
