Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Honor X8b if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 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
Nothing Phone 3
Performance
68.3 ★
67.5
Camera
90.0 ★
76.0
Battery
78.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
64.6
65.0 ★
Overall
78.0 ★
77.7
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
Camera Winner
Honor X8b
90.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3
65.0/100
Overall Winner
Honor X8b
78.0/100
Best Value
Honor X8b
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Honor X8b
📷 Camera
🏆 Honor X8b
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
💰 Value
🏆 Honor X8b
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1080x2412
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 825
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
Storage
512 GB
512 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: 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.7, (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, 3x optical zoom. OIS + 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4500 mAh
5150 mAh
Charging
35W wired
Fast battery 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
📶 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/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.1 x 74.6 x 6.8 mm (6.34 x 2.94 x 0.27 in)
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
Weight
166g
218g
Build Material
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Colors
Glamorous Green, Titanium Silver, Midnight Black, Blue
White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13, MagicOS 7.2
Android 15
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Honor X8b
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- Good battery life
Cons
- No 5G
- No NFC
Nothing Phone 3
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 65W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Honor X8b or Nothing Phone 3?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Honor X8b or Nothing Phone 3?
Honor X8b wins in camera with 90.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 3 is better for gaming with a score of 65.0/100.
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 Nothing Phone 3?
Honor X8b costs PKR 79,999 while Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 250,000.
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