Honor X8 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Honor X8 (2022) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8 leads — 17/100 vs 10/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Honor X8
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Realme V21, the Honor X8 scores 7 points higher (17/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 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, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (92/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Price | $260 | — |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Honor X8 (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (78/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Realme V21?
The Honor X8 edges out the Realme V21 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Realme V21?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Realme V21?
The Honor X8 leads on camera score (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Realme V21?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.