Honor X8d vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $220 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 47/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 467,392); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 185g).
Honor X8d
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $799
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1396
- Lighter: 168g vs 185g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 73/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 19 points higher (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d leads (53/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $799 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X8d and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Honor X8d by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Honor X8d was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (75/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (67/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (53/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Honor X8d — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.