Honor X8a vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8a leads — 25/100 vs 23/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor X8a
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Honor X8a scores 2 points higher (25/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X8a | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8a edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.