Honor X9b vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Verdict
Honor X9b delivers exceptional value at $279, featuring a vibrant 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 2000 nits brightness, a 108MP main camera with PDAF, and a massive 5800mAh battery. However, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor and midrange specs limit performance for demanding tasks. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra commands premium pricing at $1199.99 but justifies it with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, superior 108MP camera with OIS and 10x telephoto zoom, 8K video recording, and Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at higher resolution. Build quality differs significantly: S22 Ultra uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ and Armor Aluminum versus Honor's plastic frame. Battery capacity favors Honor at 5800mAh, though S22 Ultra offers wireless charging. For budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life and display quality, Honor X9b is an outstanding choice. Professional photographers and power users requiring advanced computational photography, superior zoom capabilities, and premium materials should invest in the S22 Ultra.
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 Ultra if…
- →Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- →Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- →108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
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 Ultra
Pros
- Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- 108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot under sustained load
- Very heavy and thick body
- 108 MP sensor replaced by 200 MP in the S23 Ultra
- Only 8 GB RAM on base storage variant
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor X9b | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 229 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 | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5 | 12 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 10x periscope + 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1116 | 3088 x 1440 |
| 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 | 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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