Honor X9d vs Motorola edge 70 fusion
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HonorX9d | Motorolaedge 70 fusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2025 | 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.79″ | 6.78″ |
| Resolution | 2640 × 1200 | 2772 × 1272 (better) |
| Sharpness | 427 pixels per inch | 450 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (better) |
| Peak brightness | 6,000 nits (better) | 5,200 nits |
| Display type | Global 8,300 mAh model; 6.79-inch flat AMOLED, 2640 × 1200 | 6.78-inch Extreme AMOLED, Super HD |
| Pixel density | – | 450 ppi (Motorola) |
| Brightness detail | 800 nits typical, 1,800 nits HBM, 6,000 nits peak with corresponding full-screen video (Honor laboratory claim) | 5,200 nits peak; available brightness varies with content and other functions |
| Screen protection | Aluminosilicate glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | Adaptive 120 Hz maximum, DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours, 3,840 Hz PWM; dynamic dimming and circadian night display | Up to 144 Hz, 1,500 Hz touch sampling, HDR10+, 10-bit DCI-P3, Pantone-validated colours and skin tones, Water Touch; SGS blue-light and motion-blur certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) | 256 GB |
| Storage type | – | UK 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB uMCP storage; no microSD expansion (TechAdvisor) |
| CPU | 1× Cortex-A720 at 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 at 2.2 GHz, 4× Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz; 4 nm process | – |
| Cooling | 3,490 mm² stainless-steel vapour chamber and 29,500 mm² total cooling area (Honor) | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 5 MP | 13 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 108 MP, ƒ/1.75, OIS | 50 MP Sony LYTIA 710, ƒ/1.8, 1.0 µm pixels with four-pixel combination, All Pixel Focus, OIS |
| Ultra wide camera | 5 MP, ƒ/2.2 | 13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels, PDAF and Macro Vision; UK sheet lists 120° field of view, global release 122° |
| Front camera | 16 MP, ƒ/2.45 | 32 MP, ƒ/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with four-pixel combination |
| Zoom | Up to 10× digital zoom | Up to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto (TechAdvisor) |
| Video recording | Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160; maker does not specify frame rates | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps; Adaptive Stabilisation, Audio Zoom, Dual Capture, Horizon Lock and time lapse |
| Front video | Maker describes 1080p recording and separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution | 4K recording (Motorola global release) |
| Camera features | Moving Photo, Motion Sensing Capture, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time lapse, slow motion, Multi-Video, document scanning; AI Eraser, Eyes Open, reflection removal, cutout and upscale | Dedicated 3-in-1 light sensor; Night Vision, Photo Booth, Signature Style, portrait focal lengths of 24/35/50 mm, Pro Mode and Google Photos editing tools |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 8,300 mAh (better) | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 66 W | Up to 68 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Global 8,300 mAh typical, 8,100 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet Li-ion polymer; three-day mixed-use claim is Honor laboratory testing, not continuous video | This UK entry uses the 5,200 mAh version, 5,100 mAh rated; up to 39 hours mixed use (Motorola). UK 7,000 mAh version has different weight/thickness; both cited reviews tested that version |
| Wired charging | 66 W with compatible original charger and cable | 68 W TurboPower; maker claims up to 12 hours mixed use from ten minutes charging under specified test conditions, not continuous video |
| Charges other devices | Reverse wired charging supported; maker lists OTG output of 5 V/1.5 A | Power sharing supported (Motorola global release); wattage unpublished |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 193 g | 177 g (better) |
| Thickness | 7.76 mm | 7.21 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 161.9 × 76.1 mm | 162.76 × 75.6 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP69 | IP69 |
| Materials | – | Plastic frame, nylon- or linen-inspired rear finish, Gorilla Glass 7i front |
| Colours | Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest Green | Pantone Country Air, Sporting Green, Orient Blue and Silhouette; colour choices depend on battery version |
| Water resistance detail | IP66, IP68 and IP69 to IEC 60529; IP69K to ISO 20653:2023; 2.5 m drop claim is controlled laboratory testing on smooth granite | IP68 and IP69; maker tests immersion in 1.5 m still fresh water for 30 minutes and controlled high-temperature water jets; MIL-STD-810H laboratory testing is not a future-performance guarantee |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint unlock and face recognition | On-screen fingerprint reader, face unlock; ThinkShield |
| Speakers | Stereo, Honor Sound 7.3; additional-volume mode for compatible uses | Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | – | Two |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Software updates | – | Three Android upgrades; five years of security updates until February 2031 (Motorola) |
| AI features | Magic Portal, writing tools and Gemini Live | Moto AI with account and internet required; Catch me up, Pay attention, Remember this, Next Move, Playlist Studio and Image Studio; Google Gemini |
| In the box | Phone, quick-start guide, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, warranty card and pre-applied protective film; SuperCharge adapter and TPU case depend on market | USB-C to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; fragranced packaging; charger sold separately |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM | 5G sub-6 GHz, LTE, WCDMA and GSM |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM | Dual SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 80 MHz and 1,024-QAM; hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz and hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0, OTG; digital USB-C headphones | USB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C headphones |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS and Galileo |
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