Honor X8 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $260 and $1165. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $1165
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100; 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 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (78/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2116240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $1165 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Honor X8 by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $905. Honor X8 was $905 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (78/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.