Honor 8X vs OnePlus 13
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $260 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
OnePlus 13
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $899
- Better portability (76/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; 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 OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (76/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8X and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Honor 8X by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $639. Honor 8X was $639 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (83/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (76/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the OnePlus 13?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.