Honor X8 vs Honor X9
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9 leads — 42/100 vs 38/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Honor X9
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 189g
- Better display (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Honor X9, the Honor X9 scores 4 points higher (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 leads (49/100 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 X9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (49/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Honor X9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Honor X9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9
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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 X9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (49/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Honor X9?
The Honor X9 edges out the Honor X8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Honor X9?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor X9 — 42/100.
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Honor X9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor X9 (49/100 vs 22/100).