Honor X8b vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8b leads — 30/100 vs 23/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't.
Honor X8b
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Honor X8b scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Honor X8b are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X8b | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 166 g | — | |
| Price | $250 | — |
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8b notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (48/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Honor X8b are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8b edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8b leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor X8b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.