Honor X9b vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
The Verdict
Honor X9b delivers superior value at $279, offering a larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display with exceptional 2000 nits brightness and a massive 5800 mAh battery that easily outlasts competitors. Its 108 MP main camera with f/1.75 aperture captures more detail than the Moto G's 50 MP sensor, though it lacks optical image stabilization. Processing power is identical, both running Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chips. Moto G Stylus 5G ($399) compensates with IP68 water resistance versus IP53, faster 30W charging with wireless support, and the included stylus for note-taking and drawing. Its display reaches only 1300 nits and battery sits at 5000 mAh, meaningful drawbacks for everyday use. Software advantage goes to Moto G with Android 14 versus MagicOS 7.2 on Android 13. Connectivity slightly favors Moto G with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Unless you specifically need a stylus and wireless charging, Honor X9b provides dramatically better battery endurance, brighter display, and superior camera hardware for $120 less. The Moto G justifies its premium only if stylus functionality and wireless charging are priorities.
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 Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) if…
- →Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- →Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- →IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
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 Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Pros
- Built-in stylus for note-taking and precise screen interaction
- Vibrant pOLED 120Hz display with 1300-nit peak brightness
- IP68 dust and water resistance at the $399 price point
- Wireless charging support is uncommon in this segment
- Large 5000 mAh battery with respectable 30W fast charging
Cons
- Stylus lacks Bluetooth or air gesture features like S Pen
- No telephoto camera for zoom photography
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- Only one OS update and three years of security patches
- Video recording maxes out at 4K@30fps
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor X9b | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front (2-ply drop resistant), plastic back | Vegan leather back, plastic frame |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 74.9 x 7.98 mm | 162.6 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| 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 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired | 30W wired (TurboPower) |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1116 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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