HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Honor X8b
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; launch prices were $180 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 424,216); the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Honor X8b
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $250
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 197g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (92/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Honor X8b, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (53/100 vs 36/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Honor X8b — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X8b and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8b (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Honor X8b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 35W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $250 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Honor X8b, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads Honor X8b by 24.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8b and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8b (53/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor X8b?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro edges out the Honor X8b by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Honor X8b?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor X8b — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor X8b?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor X8b?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on performance (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Honor X8b?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X8b (92/100 vs 62/100).