The verdict
Your pick: Honor X9b, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X9b, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,800 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
vivo V30e, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,200 nits
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 185 g
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- against IP53
- Fast Charge Power
- 44 W
- against 35 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 444,000 | 575,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 933 | 943 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,771 Best value | 2,748 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core processor 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 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Orange, Black, Green | Red, Brown, Blue, Grey, Magenta |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 179 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Splash Resistant | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP64 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,800 mAh Best value | 5,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 35 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,220 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,652 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 431 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | 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 | Schott Xensation, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 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 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, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | X9b | V30e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ALI-NX1 | V2339 |