This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the HONOR X9a 5G and HONOR X8d smartphones.
The HONOR X9a 5G features a 6.67-inch display, 5,100mAh battery, 40W fast charging, triple-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.
Meanwhile, the HONOR X8d features a slightly larger 6.77-inch display, 108MP main camera, 7,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging and IP65 dust & water resistance. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | HONOR X9a 5G | HONOR X8d |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 395 ppi) with Reinforced Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole | 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2392 Pixels, 388 ppi) with Aluminosilicate Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 3840Hz PWM, 800nits typical brightness, 1300nits HBM, 3000nits peak, and punch-hole |
| Size | 161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm | 162.9 x 76.31 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 188 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP65 dust & splash resistance; 2-meter drop protection | |
| Colors | Titanium Silver and Emerald Green | Velvet Black, Velvet Gray, Light Blue |
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HONOR X8d The HONOR X8d has a larger display. It is also more durable, while the HONOR X9a 5G is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.9GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 12 with Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 with MagicOS 10 |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable performance specs. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.75 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.5 Aperture) |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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HONOR X8d
Based on the specs, HONOR X8d has a higher-resolution 108MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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HONOR X9a 5G
The HONOR X9a 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers with up to 300% volume booster |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer AI Button |
| Our pick: |
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HONOR X8d
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers and higher maximum volume. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5100 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 40W Fast Charging (HONOR SuperCharge) | 45W Charging Rate (HONOR SuperCharge) |
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HONOR X8d
The HONOR X8d has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱16,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱15,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 19, 2023 | March 19, 2026 |
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