Honor X8b vs Huawei nova Y72S
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8b leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y72S has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y72S has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Huawei nova Y72S
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Faster charging: 35W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 207g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (92/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Huawei nova Y72S, the Honor X8b scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y72S leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y72S notably outperforms the Honor X8b (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (92/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Huawei nova Y72S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Huawei nova Y72S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (68/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y72S notably outperforms the Honor X8b (51/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (92/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Huawei nova Y72S?
The Honor X8b edges out the Huawei nova Y72S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Huawei nova Y72S?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei nova Y72S — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Huawei nova Y72S?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Huawei nova Y72S?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X8b (92/100 vs 45/100).