Quick Verdict
- Choose Honor X8b if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Honor X9b if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Honor X8b if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Honor X8b if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Honor X8b
Honor X9b
Performance
68.3 ★
64.0
Camera
90.0
90.0
Battery
78.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
64.6 ★
63.0
Overall
78.0
79.1 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Honor X8b
68.3/100
Battery Winner
Honor X9b
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Honor X8b
64.6/100
Overall Winner
Honor X9b
79.1/100
Best Value
Honor X8b
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Honor X8b
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Honor X9b
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Honor X8b
💰 Value
🏆 Honor X8b
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.78"
Display Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2412
1200x2652
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 710
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
512 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)
Triple Camera: 108 MP, f/1.75 + 5 MP (ultra-wide), f/2.2 + 2 MP (macro sensor), f/2.4, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
35W wired
35W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✗ No
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.1 x 74.6 x 6.8 mm (6.34 x 2.94 x 0.27 in)
163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm (6.44 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
166g
185g
Build Material
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glamorous Green, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black, Blue
Sunrise Orange, Midnight Black, Emerald Green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13, MagicOS 7.2
Android 13, Magic OS 7.2
Our Verdict
Honor X8b is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 79.1/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Honor X9b puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Honor X8b
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- Good battery life
Cons
- No 5G
- No NFC
Honor X9b
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- No NFC
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Honor X8b or Honor X9b?
Honor X8b is the overall winner with a score of 79.1/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Honor X8b or Honor X9b?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Honor X9b has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Honor X8b is better for gaming with a score of 64.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Honor X8b offers better value at PKR 79,999 with a value score of 2.9.
What is the price difference between Honor X8b and Honor X9b?
Honor X8b costs PKR 79,999 while Honor X9b costs PKR 129,999. The price difference is PKR 50,000.
