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HONOR X9d 5G vs Nothing Phone (2a) (Specs, Price & Features)
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| Specs | HONOR X9d 5G | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Honor | Nothing |
| Model | X9d 5G | Phone (2a) |
| Release Date | January 9, 2026 | March 12, 2024 |
| Status | - | Available |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Price | ₱18,999 | ₱18,990 |
| Build & Design | ||
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.76 mm | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193g | 190 g |
| Build Material | Aluminosilicate glass front, high-strength polycarbonate frame and back with "multilayer cushioning" shock absorption | Gorilla Glass 5 front, plastic frame, transparent plastic back |
| Water & Dust Resistance | - | IP54 (Dust and splash resistant) |
| Durability | - | - |
| Colors | Reddish Brown (Vegan Leather), Sunrise Gold, Midnight Black, Forest Green | Black, White, Milk, Blue (Special Edition) |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.79-inch | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | AMOLED (1.07 billion colors, 100% DCI-P3) | Flexible AMOLED, 1.07 billion colors, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 1.5K (2640 x 1200 pixels) | 1080 x 2412 pixels (FHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (Adaptive) | 120Hz (Adaptive 30-120Hz) |
| Aspect Ratio | 22:10 | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | - | 394 PPI |
| Brightness | - | 700 nits (typ) / 1100 nits (HBM) / 1300 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Ultra-tough tempered glass (SGS-certified 2.5m drop resistance), 6000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.3GHz A720, 3x2.2GHz A720, 4x1.8GHz A520) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| RAM Options | 8GB / 12GB (Up to 24GB with RAM Turbo) | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal Storage Options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| Software & Features | ||
| Operating System | MagicOS 9.0 (based on Android 15) | Android 14 (Upgradable to Android 15) |
| UI / Skin | MagicOS 9.0 | Nothing OS 2.5 / 2.6 |
| Special Features | IP69K/IP68/IP66 Water & Dust Resistance, Rainproof Touch Control, AI Defocus Display, Magic Portal | Glyph Interface (3-light strip design), ChatGPT integration, clean software experience (zero bloatware), Advanced Cooling System. |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 108MP Ultra-Sensing Camera (f/1.75, OIS) | 50MP (f/1.9, 24mm wide, OIS, PDAF) |
| Secondary | 5MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2) | 50MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 114˚ FOV) |
| Features | AI Motion Capture, Night Mode, Portrait, 10x Digital Zoom, HDR, Moving Photo | Ultra XDR, Night Mode, Motion Capture, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | Up to 4K @ 30fps | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60/120fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Front Camera | 16MP (f/2.45) | 32MP (f/2.2) |
| Front Camera Features | AI Beautify, Portrait, Capture Smile, Gesture Control | HDR, Face Unlock |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps | 1080p @ 60fps |
| Audio & Multimedia | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speakers (400% Volume Boost mode) | Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Features | HONOR Sound 7.3, Hi-Res Audio | 2x High-definition microphones |
| 3.5mm Jack | No (Audio via USB-C or Bluetooth) | No |
| Video Formats Supported | MP4, 3GP, MKV, WEBM | MP4, MKV, AVI, etc. |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G | 5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6), dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 (Support for LDAC, aptX Adaptive) | 5.3 (A2DP, LE) |
| GPS | GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG) |
| Sensors & Security | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-display (Optical) | In-display (Optical) |
| Face Unlock | Yes | 2D Face Recognition |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity | 8,300 mAh (Silicon-Carbon technology) | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging Type | USB Type-C | Wired |
| Charging Speed | 66W HONOR SuperCharge | 45W (50% in 23 mins, 100% in ~60 mins) |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | 7.5W Wired Reverse Charging | No |
| Price & Availability | ||
| Variants (RAM/Storage + Price) | - | 8GB + 128GB ₱18,990 12GB + 256GB ₱20,990 |
| Availability | Mi Stores, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and Globe/Smart Postpaid plans. | Available at Digital Walker, Nothing's official Lazada/Shopee stores, and select retailers. |