HONOR X9b vs OnePlus 12

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

HONOR X9b

$349

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera90/100

Battery92/100

· 2024

OnePlus 12

$799

89.3/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

89.3

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery90/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy HONOR X9b:

✓35g lighter chassis (185g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$450 lower launch MSRP ($349 vs $799)
✓Larger 5,800 mAh battery capacity (+400 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy OnePlus 12:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.82" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	HONOR X9b	OnePlus 12
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.78"	6.82"
Resolution & Density	2388x1080 (385 ppi)	3168x1440 (510 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	4,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	108 MP, f/1.75	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony LYT-808
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	64 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	5 MP, f/2.2	48 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP, f/2.45	32 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	165.1 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm	164.3 x 75.8 x 9.15 mm
Weight	185 g	220 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP53	IP65
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,800 mAh	5,400 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	35W wired fast charging	100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.1	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$349	$799

Editorial Lab Verdict

HONOR X9b edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, HONOR X9b ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 90/100 camera rating.

When to buy HONOR X9b:

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 89.3 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+400 mAh more)

When to buy OnePlus 12:

Significantly faster wired charging: 100W vs max 35W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: HONOR X9b vs OnePlus 12

Which phone is better: HONOR X9b or OnePlus 12?

HONOR X9b leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to OnePlus 12 (89.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 89.3 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+400 mAh more).