Honor X8 vs Honor X80i
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 17/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor X8
Honor X80i
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 15 points higher (32/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor X8 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor X8 (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (56/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Honor X8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Honor X80i?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Honor X80i?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.