The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X40, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 410,000
- against 249,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Honor X9, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 40 W
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X40 | 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 | — | 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 | 410,000 Best value | 249,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 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 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Silver, Blue, Gold | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 166.1 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 89.2 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.81″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,388 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, 1920Hz PWM, 120Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | 90Hz, Capacitive Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless, Hole-Punch Notch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X40 | 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, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 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, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value | 2G, 3G, 4G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, 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 | — | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMO-AN00 | — |
Features
| Specification | X40 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
