Honor X9b 5G vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Honor X9b 5G vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 5800mAh vs 5700mAh battery, $699…
Honor
Honor X9b 5G
$699
2categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
8categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 proves superior overall against the Honor X9b 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Open 3 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Open 3. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X9b 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Open 3 takes battery honors offering 5,700 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Open 3 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X9b 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1799.
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 Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2652 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 424 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | — | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 575,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2800 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh | 5,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 gWinner | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X9b 5G | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,799 |
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)
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh