Honor X9b vs Realme 12 Pro – Which phone should you buy under ₹30,000?

Feb 16, 2024 By: Sourabh Jain

Honor X9b launched in India

The Honor X9b, the company’s latest mid-range offering has been launched in India. The device takes on the Realme 12 Pro in the mid-range segment. Credit: HTech/Realme

Price

Honor X9b – ₹25,999 | Realme 12 Pro – Starting at ₹25,999 Credit: HTech/Realme

Display

While the Honor X9b features a 6.78-inch Full HD AMOLED display, the Realme 12 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch Full HD curved AMOLED display. Credit: HTech/Realme

Refresh rate

Both the devices offer a 120Hz refresh rate. While the Honor X9b offers 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, the Realme 12 Pro offers 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming Credit: HTech/Realme

Processor

Both the smartphones are powered by the same chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. Credit: Qualcomm

Storage

Honor X9b – 8GB 256GB | Realme 12 Pro – 8GB 128GB and 8GB 256GB Credit: HTech/Realme

Rear camera

Honor X9b – 108MP primary, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro lens | Realme 12 Pro – 50MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 32MP telephoto lens Credit: HTech/Realme

Front camera

The Honor X9b and the Realme 12 Pro both feature a 16MP selfie camera. Credit: HTech/Realme

Battery and charging

Honor X9b – 5,800mAh with 35W | Realme 12 Pro – 5,000mAh with 67W Credit: HTech/Realme

Fingerprint sensor

Both devices feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. Credit: HTech/Realme

Colour options

Honor X9b – Sunrise Orange and Midnight Black | Realme 12 Pro – Navigator Beige and Submarine Blue Credit: HTech/Realme