Honor X7d vs Honor X8d
The Honor X7d (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 685, while the Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $189 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Honor X8d is faster in AnTuTu (505,682 vs 476,175); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7d
Honor X8d
What makes Honor X7d better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $220
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 505682 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 484 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1558 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Higher performance (36/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7d vs the Honor X8d, the Honor X8d scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X7d — 50/100, Honor X8d — 52/100; 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 X8d and the Honor X7d are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor X7d (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d and the Honor X7d are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7d and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor X7d (73/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7d | Honor X8d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X7d
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7d and Honor X8d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X8d leads Honor X7d by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $31. Honor X7d was $31 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X8d and the Honor X7d are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor X7d (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d and the Honor X7d are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7d and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor X7d (73/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7d or the Honor X8d?
The Honor X8d edges out the Honor X7d by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X7d and the Honor X8d?
The Honor X7d has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Honor X8d — 48/100.
Should you choose the Honor X7d over the Honor X8d?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Honor X8d (79/100 vs 55/100).