The verdict
Your pick: Honor X20, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 424,800
- against 248,639
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Honor X8, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 192 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 424,800 Best value | 248,639 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 265 Gold cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Black | Titanium, Silver, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % Best value | 89.1 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,376 px | 2,388 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 391 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, IPS LCD, 90Hz, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, ANT+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID Best value |
Technical
| Specification | X20 | X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NTN-AN20 | TFY-LX1, TFY-LX2, TFY-LX3 |
