Honor Win RT vs Honor X8
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $384 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Honor X8
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $384
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Honor X8, the Honor Win RT scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, Honor X8 — 24/100; 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 Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (78/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Honor X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $260 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Honor X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Honor X8 by 666.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $124. Honor X8 was $124 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (78/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Honor X8?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Honor X8?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor X8 — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Honor X8?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Honor X8?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.