Honor X8b vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 248g
- Better portability (92/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X8b (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Honor X8b by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X8b (74/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (86/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.