Honor X8b vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $250 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 45/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1050
- Better portability (92/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 40/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8b (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Honor X8b by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Honor X8b was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8b (68/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (83/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.