Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) vs Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 vs Motorola Moto X Pure edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/23/2017 12:13 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 4:53 PM

Compare Motorola Moto X Pure edition X Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB) Compare Huawei Mate 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)

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18 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core52% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (53GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)41% Thinner	vs	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+5.9"4% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP55% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+179 grams (6.27 ounces)6% Lighter
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
373 PPI	vs	+515 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 7.0 Nougat

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan	Motorola Moto X Pure XT1570, Motorola Clark
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	USA
Brand	Huawei	Motorola
Release date	12/1/2016	9/1/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)	76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.9" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	373 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Black, White, Gray • Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min • Slow motion video • Motorola Moto Maker • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Moto X Pure edition (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered