Honor X6 vs Honor X9: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor X9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor X6
Honor X9
Honor X9 wins 3 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedHonor X96480
- CameraHonor X68478
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHonor X94060
- BatteryHonor X68680
- DisplayHonor X96286
- ConnectivityTie5555
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie6868
- Honor X6 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
- Honor X9 charges faster66W vs 10W
- Honor X6 has a sharper main camera50.3 MP vs 48 MP
- Honor X9 has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Honor X9 has the bigger screen6.81" vs 6.5"
- Honor X9 is lighter189 g vs 194 g
- Honor X9 has a sharper selfie camera15.9 MP vs 5 MP
- Honor X9 has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor X9 wins — BeastScore 79.5/100
After comparing all the specs, Honor X9 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 79.5 vs top rival 73.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 66W vs max 10W.
Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+200 mAh more)
Higher overall BeastScore: 79.5 vs top rival 73.4 · Significantly faster wired charging: 66W vs max 10W
Common questions
Which is better: Honor X6 or Honor X9?
Honor X9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.5/100 compared to Honor X6 (73.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 79.5 vs top rival 73.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 66W vs max 10W.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor X6 and Honor X9?
Honor X6 has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Honor X9 has a 6.81-inch display and 4800 mAh battery.
How do Honor X6 and Honor X9 compare for speed?
Honor X6 scores 64/100 for performance; Honor X9 scores 80/100.
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