Honor X8 vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; estimated prices are $260 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 239g).
Honor X8
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 239g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $1050
- Better portability (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1410
- 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)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max 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 (78/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" 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 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 239 g | |
| Price | $260 | $1050 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor X8 and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Honor X8 by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $790. Honor X8 is cheaper by $790.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max 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 (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max 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?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.