The verdict
Your pick: Honor X8e, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X6d, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 218.5 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Honor X8e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,700 mAh
- against 5,260 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,020 nits
- against 450 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 15 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,464 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,510 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Cyan, Green | Orange, Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Body Height | 167 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 218.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % | 86.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 2.5 m |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,260 mAh | 7,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.9:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 1,020 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.87″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,592 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | 120Hz, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, A-GPS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID | aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | X6d | X8e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LNA-NX1, Nala-N31B, Nala-N32E | — |
