The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
Honor 5X, if you care about…
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.2″
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | HiSilicon Kirin 950 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4 × 2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Blue, Gold | White, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 145.5 mm | 151.3 mm |
| Weight | 153 g Best value | 158 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.5 % Best value | 72.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | — |
Display
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 423 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,243 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
Sensors
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.45 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 8 | 5X |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FRD-L19 FRD-L14, FRD-L04, FRD-AL00, FRD-TL00, FRD-AL10, FRD-L09, FRD-L02, FRD-L19, FRD-L14, FRD-DL00 | KII-L21, KII-L22, KII-L23, KIW-AL10, KIW-CL00, KIW-TL00, KIW-TL00H, KIW-UL00, KIW-L21, KIW-L22, KIW-L24, KII-L05 |
