Honor X8 vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro; launch prices were $260 and $2799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 38/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $2799
- Better portability (78/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 32 points higher (70/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100; 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 XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X8 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Honor X8 by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2539. Honor X8 was $2539 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X8 (67/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (74/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 32 points (70/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.