Honor X8 vs Huawei nova Y90
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the Huawei nova Y90 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Huawei nova Y90
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 195g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X8 and the Huawei nova Y90 received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y90 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 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (47/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei nova Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | EMUI 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Huawei nova Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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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 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (47/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei nova Y90?
Both devices scored 38/100. They are identical on performance — 31/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Huawei nova Y90 (47/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei nova Y90?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova Y90 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Honor X8 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei nova Y90?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei nova Y90 (47/100 vs 22/100).