Honor X9b vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Verdict
Honor X9b delivers exceptional value at $279, featuring a massive 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 2000 nits brightness, substantial 5800 mAh battery with 35W charging, and a 108MP main camera. However, its mid-range Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor and basic IP53 rating limit performance and durability. Samsung Galaxy S22+ at $999 commands a premium for flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 performance, superior optical zoom with telephoto lens, wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and faster USB 3.2 connectivity. Battery capacity is notably smaller at 4500 mAh. For budget-conscious buyers seeking large displays and excellent battery life, Honor X9b is outstanding. For performance, professional photography, and flagship features, Galaxy S22+ justifies its cost. Recommendation depends on priorities: choose Honor X9b for value and daily usability, Galaxy S22+ for premium performance and camera versatility.
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 Samsung Galaxy S22+ if…
- →Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- →45W fast charging support
- →Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
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
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Pros
- Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- 45W fast charging support
- Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
- Bright 1750 nits display
- Same triple camera as S22 Ultra minus periscope
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 throttling issues
- No S Pen support
- $999 places it in Ultra territory from competitors
- No microSD expansion
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor X9b | Samsung Galaxy S22+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front (2-ply drop resistant), plastic back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 74.9 x 7.98 mm | 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.64 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1116 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
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