{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x9b-vs-samsung-galaxy-a55/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T01:11:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X9b vs Samsung Galaxy A55",
    "answer": "The Honor X9b and the Samsung Galaxy A55 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A55 leads on camera.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X9b",
            "slug": "honor-x9b",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x9b/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OIP-2.jpg",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-15T06:49:36+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61.2,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 76.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.6 × 75.5 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2652 pixels (~429 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 ( MagicOS 7.2 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (f/1.8, wide, PDAF) 5 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (f/2.5, wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "non-removable (Li-Po) 5800 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "35W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A55",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a55",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a55/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-5-2026-09_53_59-AM-1024x768.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-05T04:57:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 99.2,
                "overall": 78.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 15, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "213g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6inches",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ (1080 × 2340)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1480 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "4× Cortex-A78 (performance) 4× Cortex-A55 (efficiency)",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 530 (AMD RDNA-based)",
                    "Operating system": "Upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Main) – f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 12 MP (Ultra-wide) – 123° 5 MP (Macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 1080p @30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint (optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9b": 61.2,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 61.2
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9b": 90,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a55"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9b": 76.4,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9b"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9b": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9b": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9b": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a55": 99.2
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X9b packs a 800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X9b charges 10W faster.",
        "Honor X9b has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X9b or Samsung Galaxy A55?",
            "answer": "Honor X9b and Samsung Galaxy A55 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X9b and Samsung Galaxy A55 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X9b is listed at PKR 129,999 and Samsung Galaxy A55 at PKR 129,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A55 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X9b or Samsung Galaxy A55?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A55 scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X9b uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy A55, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9b or Samsung Galaxy A55?",
            "answer": "Honor X9b leads on battery. Honor X9b carries a 5800 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A55 a 5000 mAh cell, with 35W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}