How do the scores compare?

Honor X8 scores 29.9/100 overall; Redmi Note 8 scores 26.1/100. Honor X8 wins 11 individual spec rows, Redmi Note 8 wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Honor X8 and the Redmi Note 8?

Honor X8 advantages: Stronger display score: 45 vs 31; Stronger battery score: 33 vs 29; 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz; 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB; 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP. Redmi Note 8 advantages: 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP; Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $149 vs $249.

Which is cheaper: Honor X8 or Redmi Note 8?

Redmi Note 8 launched cheaper at $149, versus $249 for the Honor X8.

Honor X8 vs Redmi Note 8

WINNER

Honor

Honor X8

$249

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 8

$149

20Performance20

44.6Display31.2

32.3Camera29.8

32.7Battery29.4

20Features20

11 spec wins — Honor X83 spec wins — Redmi Note 8

InnoReviews verdict

Honor X8 wins this phone face-off, 29.9 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+13) and battery (+3). Redmi Note 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Honor X8

Stronger display score: 45 vs 31
Stronger battery score: 33 vs 29
50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8

60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $149 vs $249

Display

Display comparison: Honor X8 versus Redmi Note 8
Spec	Honor X8	Redmi Note 8
Screen size	6.7 ″+6%	6.3 ″
Panel type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	2388x1080	2340x1080
Pixel density	391 ppi	409 ppi+5%
Refresh rate	90 Hz+50%	60 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: Honor X8 versus Redmi Note 8
Spec	Honor X8	Redmi Note 8
Chipset	Snapdragon 680	Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 10	290,000+16%Top 90%	250,000Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (single)	420+27%Top 94%	330Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,400+8%Top 92%	1,300Top 99%
RAM (max)	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Storage options	128GB	64GB / 128GB
Storage type	UFS 2.2	eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Honor X8 versus Redmi Note 8
Spec	Honor X8	Redmi Note 8
Main camera	64 MP+33%	48 MP
Main aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Ultra-wide	5 MP	8 MP+60%
Max video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps
Front camera	16 MP+23%	13 MP
OIS	No	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Honor X8 versus Redmi Note 8
Spec	Honor X8	Redmi Note 8
Capacity	4,000 mAh	4,000 mAh
Wired charging	23 W+25%	18 W

Design

Design comparison: Honor X8 versus Redmi Note 8
Spec	Honor X8	Redmi Note 8
Weight	177 g+7%	190 g
Thickness	7.5 mm+11%	8.4 mm
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Honor X8 versus Redmi Note 8
Spec	Honor X8	Redmi Note 8
5G	No	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.1	4.2
NFC	No	No
USB	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
eSIM	No	No

Software

Software comparison: Honor X8 versus Redmi Note 8
Spec	Honor X8	Redmi Note 8
OS at launch	Android 11 (Magic UI 4.2)	Android 9 (MIUI 10)
OS update pledge	2 years	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Honor X8 versus Redmi Note 8
Spec	Honor X8	Redmi Note 8
Stereo speakers	No	No
3.5mm jack	No	Yes

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