Honor X8 vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A; launch prices were $260 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 38/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $555
- Better camera (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 26 points higher (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (74/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100; 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Honor X8 by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $295. Honor X8 was $295 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (69/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (74/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 26 points (64/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.