Honor X8 vs Realme 9 4G
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme 9 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 4G leads — 44/100 vs 38/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Realme 9 4G
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 178g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Realme 9 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Realme 9 4G, the Realme 9 4G scores 6 points higher (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 4G leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Honor X8 (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 4G and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Realme 9 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 4G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Realme 9 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Honor X8 (69/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 4G and the Honor X8 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Realme 9 4G?
The Realme 9 4G edges out the Honor X8 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Realme 9 4G?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 9 4G — 44/100.
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Realme 9 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 9 4G (46/100 vs 22/100).