Honor X8 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $260 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 38/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 225g).
Honor X8
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $999
- Better portability (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 47 points higher (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $260 | $999 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X8 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Honor X8 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $739. Honor X8 is cheaper by $739.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (90/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 47 points (85/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.