Honor X9a vs Realme 10 Pro+: A Detailed Smartphone Showdown

The mid-range smartphone market is fiercely competitive, offering incredible value for your money. Today, we're pitting two popular contenders against each other: the Honor X9a and the Realme 10 Pro+. Both promise impressive features, but which one truly delivers?

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Realme 10 Pro+ edges out the Honor X9a thanks to its significantly faster charging, more powerful processor, and generally superior camera capabilities. However, the Honor X9a might appeal to those prioritizing a larger display and potentially a slightly lower price point.

PHONES
Phone Names	Honor X9a	Realme 10 Pro+

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands	SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
	-	CDMA2000 1x

Launch
Announced	2023, January 04	2022, November 17
Status	Available. Released 2023, January 06	Available. Released 2022, November 24

Body
Build	-	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)	161.5 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm or 8 mm
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Weight	175 g (6.17 oz)	173 g / 175 g (6.10 oz)

Display
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)	1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Size	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)	AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 120Hz, 800 nits

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)	Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)	Mediatek MT6877V Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
GPU	Adreno 619	Mali-G68 MC4
OS	Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MagicOS 7	Android 13, Realme UI 4.0

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera
Dual	64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)	-
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)	16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)
Triple	-	108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	-	Panorama
Single	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)	16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	-
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
	-	24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Infrared port	Yes	-
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	24-bit/192kHz audio	-

Battery
Charging	40W wired	67W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 17 min (advertised)
Type	Li-Po 5100 mAh	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable

Misc
Colors	Titanium Silver, Emerald Green, Midnight Black	Dark Matter Black, Nebula Blue, Hyperspace
Models	RMO-NX1	RMX3687, RMX3686
Price	$ 212.08	$ 269.00 / ₹ 22,999

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 149h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-25.4 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 522376 (v9) GeekBench: 2371 (v5.1) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Honor X9a

Larger Display
Potentially Lower Price
Decent Battery Life

Slower Charging
Less Powerful Processor
Mediocre Camera

Realme 10 Pro+

Faster Charging (67W)
More Powerful Processor (Dimensity 1080)
Better Camera System
PD3.0 Support

Potentially Higher Price
Smaller Display (compared to X9a)

Display Comparison

The Honor X9a boasts a larger 6.8-inch display, potentially offering a more immersive viewing experience. The Realme 10 Pro+ likely has a more vibrant and color-accurate display, though the 'infinite' contrast ratio claim is largely marketing. Expect both to be LCD panels, not OLED.

Camera Comparison

The Realme 10 Pro+ is expected to have a superior camera system, likely featuring a higher resolution main sensor and improved image processing. While the Honor X9a's camera is decent, it won't match the Realme's capabilities in low light or overall image quality. Specific camera specs are needed for a more precise comparison.

Performance

The Realme 10 Pro+'s Dimensity 1080 chipset is noticeably more powerful than the Snapdragon 695. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the Realme. The Honor X9a will handle everyday tasks adequately, but may struggle with demanding games.

Battery Life

The Realme 10 Pro+’s 67W charging is a game-changer, allowing for incredibly fast top-ups. The Honor X9a’s 40W charging is still respectable, but significantly slower. Both phones likely have similar battery capacities (around 5000mAh), but the Realme’s charging advantage gives it a clear edge in battery convenience.

Buying Guide

Who should buy the Honor X9a? Users seeking a large, immersive display for media consumption and gaming on a budget. Who should buy the Realme 10 Pro+? Those prioritizing performance, fast charging, and a versatile camera system, even if it means spending a bit more.