Honor X8 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads — 23/100 vs 17/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor X8
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better camera (31/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Realme 9 Pro Plus scores 6 points higher (23/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (31/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (27/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Honor X8 (31/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Honor X8 (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Honor X8 (31/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Honor X8 (27/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (78/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus 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 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.