Honor X8 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 17/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 213g).
Honor X8
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 213g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (46/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 21 points higher (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (66/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 21 points (38/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.