Honor X9b vs Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
The Verdict
Comparing these two reveals entirely different value propositions. The Honor X9b delivers flagship display technology at a budget price point, featuring a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 2000 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and a massive 5800 mAh battery with 35W charging. Its 108 MP camera with PDAF and 4K video at 30fps handles everyday photography competently. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor provides adequate performance for most tasks, though it's considerably slower than flagship chips. At $279, the value proposition centers on screen and battery longevity rather than raw power. The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 operates in an entirely different tier, justifying its $999 price through genuine innovation: a foldable form factor with dual AMOLED displays (6.9-inch inner at 165Hz, 4.0-inch outer cover), a substantially more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, superior camera system with 50 MP telephoto lens and optical zoom, and Android 14. Its 4000 mAh battery is considerably smaller but supports wireless charging and faster 45W TurboPower. The Razr Plus represents cutting-edge technology with productivity benefits from its foldable design, while the Honor X9b excels as a practical, long-lasting daily driver for budget-conscious users. These phones target completely different buyers: the Honor X9b suits those prioritizing value and battery life, while the Razr Plus appeals to early adopters wanting premium performance and innovative form factor.
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 Razr Plus (2024) if…
- →Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- →165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- →Peak 3000-nit brightness
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 Razr Plus (2024)
Pros
- Largest cover screen (4 inches) on any flip foldable
- 165Hz on both the inner and cover displays
- Peak 3000-nit brightness
- Slim 7.1 mm profile when unfolded
- Stylish vegan leather color options
Cons
- Smaller 4000 mAh battery due to foldable form factor
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 not quite top-tier
- No ultrawide camera
- IP48 rating is weaker than IP68 slab phones
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor X9b | Motorola Razr Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 188.8 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front (2-ply drop resistant), plastic back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP48 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 74.9 x 7.98 mm | 171.3 x 74.0 x 7.1 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5 | 32 MP (inner display selfie camera) |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired | 45W TurboPower wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.9 inches (inner) + 4.0 inches (cover) |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED (both screens) |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1116 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) / 1272 x 1080 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 165Hz (inner) / 165Hz (cover) |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 735 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| 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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