Honor X8 vs Samsung Galaxy A05s
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy A05s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8 leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Samsung Galaxy A05s
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 194g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05s, the Honor X8 scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s leads (44/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s notably outperforms the Honor X8 (44/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Samsung Galaxy A05s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 168.0×77.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Samsung Galaxy A05s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A05s
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (42/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s notably outperforms the Honor X8 (44/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Honor X8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A05s by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05s — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Honor X8 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Honor X8 (42/100 vs 0/100).