The verdict
Your pick: Honor X9a, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X9a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 183 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.9 %
- against 84.7 %
vivo V25e, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 425,000 Best value | 414,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 894 Best value | 729 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,044 Best value | 1,979 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 660 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 660 Silver cores at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Silver, Green, Black | Black, Gold, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 183 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 84.7 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Metal |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,404 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, 1920Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 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 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 B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 650 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, EDR, Hi-Res Audio | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X9a | V25e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMO-NX1 | V2201 |