Honor X9b 5G vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Compare Honor X9b 5G vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5800mAh vs 5400mAh battery, $699 vs…
Honor
Honor X9b 5G
$699
6categories won
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
6categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) Pro proves superior overall against the Honor X9b 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3) Pro. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X9b 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Phone (3) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Phone (3) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X9b 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $799.
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 Phone (3) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2652Winner | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppiWinner | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 575,000 | 2,990,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2800 | 10300Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAhWinner | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 203 g |
| Thickness | 8 mmWinner | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $799 |
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)
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh