Honor X7b vs Honor X8
The Honor X7b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X7b leads — 41/100 vs 38/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7b has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7b
Honor X8
What makes Honor X7b better?
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7b vs the Honor X8, the Honor X7b scores 3 points higher (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b leads (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8 and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b notably outperforms the Honor X8 (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Honor X7b (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7b | Honor X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | — | $260 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X7b
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7b
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7b and Honor X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7b
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8 and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b notably outperforms the Honor X8 (51/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Honor X7b (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7b or the Honor X8?
The Honor X7b edges out the Honor X8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X7b and the Honor X8?
The Honor X7b has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor X8 — 38/100.
Should you choose the Honor X7b over the Honor X8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor X7b (51/100 vs 22/100).