Honor Win RT vs Honor X8a
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 100 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Honor X8a
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 229g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Honor X8a, the Honor Win RT scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Honor X8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 100 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Honor X8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Honor X8a by 790.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X8a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Honor X8a?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Honor X8a?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor X8a — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Honor X8a?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Honor X8a?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.