Honor X8d vs Realme C85 4G
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Realme C85 4G (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $220 and $145. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8d leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C85 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8d is faster in AnTuTu (505,682 vs 476,175); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Realme C85 4G
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 505682 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 484 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1558 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Higher performance (36/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $145 vs $220
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Realme C85 4G, the Honor X8d scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d leads (43/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, Realme C85 4G — 60/100; 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 Honor X8d and the Realme C85 4G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 4G is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (73/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8d | Realme C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 166.2×78.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $145 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme C85 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8d and Realme C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X8d leads Realme C85 4G by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Realme C85 4G was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X8d and the Realme C85 4G are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 4G is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (73/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor X8d edges out the Realme C85 4G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme C85 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor X8d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Realme C85 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X8d (73/100 vs 45/100).