Honor X8b vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $250 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 45/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 424,216); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $1520
- Better portability (92/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 25 points higher (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 40/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Honor X8b are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Honor X8b by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1270. Honor X8b was $1270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Honor X8b are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (72/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.