Honor X8 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $260 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 421,228); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.5mm).
Honor X8
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $1099
- Overall rating 38/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1410
- Faster charging: 25W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 177g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 26/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor X8 (97/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $1099 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X8 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor X8 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $839. Honor X8 was $839 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (73/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor X8 (97/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.