Honor X8 vs Huawei nova 13i
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova 13i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 13i leads — 40/100 vs 38/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 13i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Huawei nova 13i
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei nova 13i, the Huawei nova 13i scores 2 points higher (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13i leads (47/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Huawei nova 13i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13i notably outperforms the Honor X8 (47/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei nova 13i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 13i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 13i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 13i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Huawei nova 13i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 13i
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 and the Huawei nova 13i are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13i notably outperforms the Honor X8 (47/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei nova 13i?
The Huawei nova 13i edges out the Honor X8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei nova 13i?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 13i — 40/100.
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei nova 13i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei nova 13i (47/100 vs 22/100).