Honor X8a vs Infinix Hot 40
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Infinix Hot 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. Both devices score the same overall rating of 39/100. Key differences: the Infinix Hot 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Infinix Hot 40
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 196g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X8a and the Infinix Hot 40 received the same MobileRank rating — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (76/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Infinix Hot 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Infinix Hot 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Hot 40 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (76/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Infinix Hot 40?
Both devices scored 39/100. They are identical on performance — 29/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Honor X8a (76/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Infinix Hot 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Infinix Hot 40?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X8a (76/100 vs 59/100).