Apple iPad mini (2024) vs Honor X9a

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Apple iPad mini (2024)

84/ 100

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Honor · 2023

Honor X9a

82/ 100

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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad mini (2024) BETTER THAN Honor X9a?

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Apple iPad mini (2024)Winner 🏆

Honor X9a

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Apple iPad	Honor X9a	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,078 mAh	5,100 mAh	+5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	40W	40W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	63.7 MP	63.7 MP
Screen Display Size	8.3"	6.67"	8.3"
Chassis Weight	N/A	172g	172g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple iPad mini (2024):

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓8.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Honor X9a:

✓827g lighter chassis (172g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+22 mAh more capacity)
✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Apple iPad mini (2024)	Honor X9a
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad mini (2024) Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	AM-OLED
Screen Size	8.3"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED	1080x2400 (395 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor X9a Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A17 Pro	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	512 GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Honor X9a Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, Triple Camera System	63.7 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP	15.9 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor X9a Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight	N/A	172 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad mini (2024) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,078 mAh	5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Fast charging	40W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad mini (2024) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad mini (2024) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Apple iPad mini (2024):

Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 82.2 · Significantly larger display: 8.3" vs max 6.67" for media & multitasking

When to choose Honor X9a:

Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W · Higher resolution main sensor: 63.7 MP vs max 50 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPad mini (2024) vs Honor X9a

Which is better: Apple iPad mini (2024) or Honor X9a?

Apple iPad mini (2024) leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.5/100 compared to Honor X9a (82.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 82.2 and Significantly larger display: 8.3" vs max 6.67" for media & multitasking.