Honor WIN RT2 vs Honor X8
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 38/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Honor X8
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 238g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Honor X8, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 43 points higher (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Honor X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | — | $260 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Honor X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Honor X8 by 852.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (97/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (58/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (78/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X8?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 43 points (81/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Honor X8?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Honor X8 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X8?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Honor X8?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Honor X8?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.