Honor X8 vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $260 and $1250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $1250
- Better portability (78/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100; 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 Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (78/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $1250 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Honor X8 by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $990. Honor X8 was $990 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (68/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (78/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.