Honor X8b vs OnePlus 16
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 45/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 424,216); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
OnePlus 16
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 50 points higher (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (95/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 166 g | — | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Honor X8b by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (90/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (95/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 50 points (95/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the OnePlus 16?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.