Honor X9b 5G vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Compare Honor X9b 5G vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9010, 5800mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $699 vs $1299…

Honor

Honor X9b 5G

$699

5categories won

Huawei

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

$1,299

7categories won

1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra proves superior overall against the Honor X9b 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra. Choose the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X9b 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 100W charging.

🎮 GamingHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its HiSilicon Kirin 9010 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraHuawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueHonor X9b 5G

Honor X9b 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Honor X9b 5G vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor X9b 5G, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Honor X9b 5G	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Screen size	6.78"	6.8"
Resolution	1220 x 2652	1260 x 2844Winner
Pixel density	431 ppi	457 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1200 nits	2500 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor X9b 5G, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Honor X9b 5G	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	HiSilicon Kirin 9010
Process node	—	7 nm
AnTuTu score	575,000	1,080,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2800	4410Winner
Maximum RAM	—	16 GB
Maximum storage	—	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor X9b 5G, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Honor X9b 5G	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Main sensor	—	50 MP
Rear cameras	—	3
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	—	40 MP
Selfie camera	16 MPWinner	13 MP
Max video	4K@30fps	4K@60fps, 1080p@960fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor X9b 5G, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Honor X9b 5G	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Capacity	5,800 mAhWinner	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	35 W	100 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Honor X9b 5G, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Honor X9b 5G	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Weight	185 gWinner	226 g
Thickness	8 mmWinner	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP53	IP68
Build	—	Starry pattern embossed vegan leather, mechanical retractable lens barrel, Crystal Armor Kunlun glass

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor X9b 5G, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Honor X9b 5G	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Operating system	13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)	HarmonyOS 4.2
OS updates	—	4 years
Security updates	—	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor X9b 5G, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Specification	Honor X9b 5G	Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$699Winner	$1,299

Honor X9b 5G

Honor X9b made headlines globally with its revolutionary Ultra-Bounce 360° anti-drop display technology, massive 5800mAh battery lasting up to 3 days, 108MP camera, and 1.5K curved AMOLED screen.

Display: 6.78"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Battery: 5,800mAh
Software: 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)

Full Honor X9b 5G specifications →

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Crown winner of the DXOMARK camera benchmark, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra features a revolutionary motorized retractable 1-inch primary camera lens that physically extends when the camera activates. Combined with physical variable aperture f/1.6-f/4.0, a 35x macro telephoto, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and Crystal Armor scratch-proof Kunlun glass.

Display: 6.8"
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 9010
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,200mAh

Full Huawei Pura 70 Ultra specifications →

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