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Honor X9b vs Motorola Razr Plus (2024)

Updated Apr 2026phones
Honor X9b
Honor
Honor X9b
$279
7.8/10
VS
Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
Motorola
Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
$999
9.1/10

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.

ValueHonor X9b
CameraPlus (2024)
BatteryHonor X9b
DisplayPlus (2024)
PerformancePlus (2024)

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

Honor X9b
Motorola Razr Plus (2024)
Value
9.2
7.5
Camera
7.5
9.0
Battery
9.0
6.8
Display
8.5
9.5
Performance
6.5
9.3

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

SpecHonor X9bMotorola Razr Plus (2024)
SoftwareAndroid 13 (MagicOS 7.2)Android 14
Body
Weight185 g188.8 g
MaterialPlastic frame, glass front (2-ply drop resistant), plastic backAluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back
IP ratingIP53IP48
Dimensions161.5 x 74.9 x 7.98 mm171.3 x 74.0 x 7.1 mm (unfolded)
Camera
Main camera108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF50 MP, f/1.7, OIS
Front camera16 MP, f/2.532 MP (inner display selfie camera)
Macro2 MP, f/2.4
Video4K@30fps4K@60fps
Ultrawide5 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto50 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom
Memory
RAM8 GB / 12 GB12 GB
Storage options256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity5800 mAh4000 mAh
Charging35W wired45W TurboPower wired
Wireless chargingNo15W wireless
Display
Size6.78 inches6.9 inches (inner) + 4.0 inches (cover)
TypeAMOLEDAMOLED (both screens)
Resolution2436 x 11162640 x 1080 (inner) / 1272 x 1080 (cover)
Refresh rate120Hz165Hz (inner) / 165Hz (cover)
Brightness (nits)20003000
Processor
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz)Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUAdreno 710Adreno 735
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3

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