Honor 8S vs Honor Win RT
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 19/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 155,362); the Honor Win RT has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Honor Win RT
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 229g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Honor Win RT, the Honor Win RT scores 56 points higher (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Honor Win RT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3249469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $384 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Honor Win RT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Honor 8S by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (92/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (45/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 56 points (75/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Honor Win RT?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Honor Win RT — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.