Honor X7e vs Honor X8d
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $200 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 48/100 vs 40/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X8d is faster in AnTuTu (505,682 vs 358,608); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7e
Honor X8d
What makes Honor X7e better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $220
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 505682 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 484 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1558 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Higher performance (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Honor X8d, the Honor X8d scores 8 points higher (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d leads (43/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X7e — 40/100, 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 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor X7e (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor X7e (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7e | Honor X8d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7e and Honor X8d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X8d leads Honor X7e by 29.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Honor X7e was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor X7e (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor X7e (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Honor X8d?
The Honor X8d edges out the Honor X7e by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Honor X8d?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor X8d — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Honor X8d?
The Honor X8d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Honor X8d?
The Honor X8d leads on performance (36/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e 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 56/100).