Honor X9b vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Verdict
Honor X9b and Xiaomi 12 Pro target completely different market segments, making direct comparison challenging. The Honor X9b excels as a budget-friendly option with a massive 5800 mAh battery, a bright 2000-nit AMOLED display, and a respectable 108 MP main camera. Its 120Hz refresh rate and 35W charging keep it competitive for the price. However, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor limits gaming and demanding app performance. Xiaomi 12 Pro commands a $720 premium with flagship credentials: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, superior 50 MP Sony IMX707 camera with OIS and 2x telephoto, 8K video recording, and exceptional 120W fast charging plus 50W wireless. The QHD resolution (3200x1440) on a 6.73-inch display delivers sharper visuals despite lower peak brightness. Xiaomi's lighter touch at 205g versus Honor's 185g is negligible. For budget-conscious buyers seeking battery life and everyday performance, Honor X9b delivers outstanding value. Photographers, power users, and those needing flagship performance should invest in Xiaomi 12 Pro, despite its age (Android 12 base). The price gap justifies the performance difference only if you need the additional capabilities.
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 Xiaomi 12 Pro if…
- →120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- →Triple 50 MP camera system
- →QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
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
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Pros
- 120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- Triple 50 MP camera system
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
- Harman Kardon quad speakers
- 50W wireless charging is very fast
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal throttling
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 has ads and bloatware
- 2x telephoto zoom is limited
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Honor X9b | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2) | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front (2-ply drop resistant), plastic back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP53 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 74.9 x 7.98 mm | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX707) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5 | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/1.9, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1116 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1500 |
| 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 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
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