Honor 8X vs OnePlus 16
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 25/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 336,905).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
OnePlus 16
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 70 points higher (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (95/100 vs 17/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8X and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Honor 8X by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (90/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (95/100 vs 17/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 70 points (95/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the OnePlus 16?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.