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Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP

Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

8.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of smartphones
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

8.1

Software

10%

5.5

Connectivity

4%

1.6

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 70% of smartphones
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 380 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 78% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

8.1

Software

10%

5.5

Connectivity

4%

1.6

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

6.1
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 380 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Popularity:
Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 7.3 points, which is higher than 67.8% of smartphones.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.3
Brand name
Honor
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G processor model which is slower than processors in 73.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 91.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 78% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
44.2 mm²
Main camera sensor area
44.2 mm²
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 44.2 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 60.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.92 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Screen size
6.7 inches
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 52.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2412 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2412 px
â–² Better than 61% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2412 px which is higher than that of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Pixel density
394 ppi
Pixel density
394 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 394 ppi which is lower than that of 58.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
35 W
Charging speed
35 W
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 35 W which is faster than in 51% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
161.1 mm
Height
161.1 mm
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 161.1 mm which is shorter than 74.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
74.6 mm
Width
74.6 mm
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.6 mm which is narrower than 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
6.8 mm
Thickness
6.8 mm
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 6.8 mm which is thinner than 97.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Weight
166 g
Weight
166 g
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 166 g which is lighter than 95% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
71,484 cm³
Device volume
71,484 cm³
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 71,484 cm³ which is smaller than 98% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 81.8% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,200 nits
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1200 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 660 nits
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Magic Capsule, AI Photography, AI Suggestions
    productivity vs fundamental
  • 1,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    2000 nits
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • 38.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    44.2 mm²
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 5.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Honor X8b
    the average smartphone
    Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.44 vs 8.000).
    8.44 vs 8
  • 36.8% cheaper
    Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£190 vs £260).
    £190 vs £260
  • 34.9% more popular
    Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.34 vs 5.4).
    7.34 vs 5.44
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 1.9 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x1.9 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Magic Capsule, AI Photography, AI Suggestions
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    50 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    50 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • 38.1% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    44.2 mm²
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.1
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.1 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.1 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.75 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 81.8% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    1,200 nits
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (1200 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    1,200 nits vs 660 nits
  • 1,000 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    2000 nits
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (2000 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2412 px
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 12.5% higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    270 Hz
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (270 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    270 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.7 inches
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 6.1% faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    35 W
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (35 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    35 W vs 33 W
  • 15.4% lighter
    Weight
    166 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (166 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    166 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.5 mm thinner
    Thickness
    6.8 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (6.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    6.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Is designed for seniors
    Suitable for seniors
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone is designed specifically for seniors, the average smartphone is not. 17% of smartphones are senior-friendly.
  • 1.4 mm narrower
    Width
    74.6 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.6 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2.5 mm shorter
    Height
    161.1 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (161.1 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    161.1 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 26.9% smaller volume
    Device volume
    71,484 cm³
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (71484 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    71,484 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • 26.4% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    7,939
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,939 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,939 vs 10,783
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 26.4% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    7,939
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,939 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,939 vs 10,783
  • 56.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    412
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (412 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    412 vs 942
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 11.1% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    845 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (845 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    845 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 41.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,475
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,475 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,475 vs 2,533
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    14.9 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 50% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    128
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.92 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.3% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    394 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (394 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    394 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2024

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18/03/2024
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19/04/2024
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21/02/2024
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What we like about Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB)

  • Vibrant 6.7-inch AMOLED display with high 2000-nit peak brightness for sunlight legibility
  • Massive 512GB internal storage, which is rare at its price point
  • Slim and lightweight design (approx. 166g) that feels premium and comfortable in hand
  • Good camera performance for photography, specifically the 108MP main and 50MP selfie sensors
  • SGS Five-star drop-resistance certification, making the screen highly durable
  • Consistent battery life that typically lasts a full day for average use

What we don't like about Honor X8b (8GB + 256GB)

  • Underpowered Snapdragon 680 processor which can cause stutters during heavy gaming or app switching
  • Lack of 5G connectivity; limited to 4G LTE networks
  • Weak audio quality from a single down-firing speaker that sounds tinny and is easily blocked
  • Poor video recording performance with noticeable lag and a complete lack of image stabilization
  • Average camera performance in low-light/night conditions with prominent noise
  • Presence of pre-installed bloatware apps (though most can be uninstalled)

Verdict

The Honor X8b is a mid-range smartphone featuring a generous 6.7-inch AMOLED display and a stylish, thin design. Key specifications include 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, offering ample room for multitasking and media. The device excels with its versatile camera system, notably a high-resolution 108MP main sensor and a 50MP front-facing camera with a flash for superior selfies in various lighting conditions. It is powered by a 4500mAh battery supporting 35W fast charging, ensuring quick top-ups. While performance is smooth for daily use, a minor drawback is that it features only a mono speaker configuration.

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