Honor X8 vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $260 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 38/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 214g).
Honor X8
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $750
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 29 points higher (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 26/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (75/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $750 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X8 and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Honor X8 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $490. Honor X8 was $490 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8 (57/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (75/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 29 points (67/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.