Honor X8b vs OnePlus 15
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 424,216); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
OnePlus 15
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (92/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 40/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (92/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor X8b by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Honor X8b was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (89/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (92/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.