Honor X8 vs Vivo iQOO U5x
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO U5x (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8 leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO U5x 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 Vivo iQOO U5x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Vivo iQOO U5x
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 179g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5x better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Vivo iQOO U5x, the Honor X8 scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 leads (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Vivo iQOO U5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U5x
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Vivo iQOO U5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U5x
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (54/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (42/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Honor X8 edges out the Vivo iQOO U5x by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO U5x — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Honor X8 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Vivo iQOO U5x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO U5x (66/100 vs 22/100).