Honor X9b vs Motorola Edge 40
The Verdict
Honor X9b offers exceptional value with a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display featuring 2000 nits peak brightness and a massive 5800 mAh battery that easily lasts two days. Its 108 MP camera with f/1.75 aperture excels in low light, though the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor limits gaming and demanding apps. Motorola Edge 40 costs 79 percent more but delivers meaningful upgrades: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor is noticeably faster, 144Hz pOLED display is smoother, and 50 MP main camera with OIS produces more stable video. Edge 40's 68W fast charging and 15W wireless charging add convenience, plus its IP68 rating handles full water submersion versus X9b's dust/splash protection. However, Edge 40's 4400 mAh battery struggles to match X9b's endurance. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing screen size, battery life, and camera megapixels, X9b is outstanding. Serious gamers or those needing superior video stabilization and wireless charging justify Edge 40's premium. At these price points, X9b represents dramatically better value unless you specifically need flagship performance and wireless charging.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Honor X9b if…
- →Massive 5800 mAh battery provides outstanding multi-day endurance
- →2000-nit AMOLED display brightness is excellent for outdoor use
- →108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos in good lighting
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 if…
- →Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- →144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- →f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Honor X9b
Pros
- Massive 5800 mAh battery provides outstanding multi-day endurance
- 2000-nit AMOLED display brightness is excellent for outdoor use
- 108 MP main sensor captures detailed photos in good lighting
- Enhanced drop resistance with 2-layer glass structure
- 5G connectivity at an affordable price point
Cons
- 35W charging is slow for the large 5800 mAh battery
- 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras are filler
- IP53 splash resistance is basic protection
- No wireless charging
- MagicOS has some bloatware and ads
Motorola Edge 40
Pros
- Ultra-slim at 7.49 mm and light at 167 g with IP68 protection
- 144Hz pOLED display is exceptionally smooth
- f/1.4 main camera aperture captures excellent low-light photos
- 68W fast charging with wireless charging at this price
- Vegan leather option provides a unique, grippy texture
Cons
- Dimensity 8020 is a mid-range chip — not flagship performance
- Only one OS update promised by Motorola
- 4400 mAh battery is modest for heavy users
- No telephoto camera for zoom shots
- 256 GB single storage option with no expansion
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor X9b | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 167 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front (2-ply drop resistant), plastic back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 74.9 x 7.98 mm | 158.4 x 72 x 7.49 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.4, OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2, macro mode |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired | 68W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1116 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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