Honor X8 vs Realme 9i
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the Realme 9i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Realme 9i
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 190g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Realme 9i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X8 and the Realme 9i received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (78/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Realme 9i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Realme 9i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9i
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Honor X8 (46/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Realme 9i (78/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Realme 9i?
Both devices scored 38/100. They are identical on performance — 31/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Realme 9i (46/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Realme 9i?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 9i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Realme 9i?
The Honor X8 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Realme 9i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 9i (46/100 vs 22/100).