Honor X8 vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 248g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Honor X8 by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (86/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.