The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X7b, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,330 mAh
- against 5,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 389 ppi
- against 264 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Oppo A40M, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 850 nits
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 199 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 35 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 249,150 | 253,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | 943 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | 2,748 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 265 Gold cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 GHz. | 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 660 + 4x2.1 GHz Kryo 660 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Green, Black | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 166.7 mm | 165.8 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.3 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,330 mAh Best value | 5,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 35 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 850 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 389 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 90 Hz | 180 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, HDR10, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 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 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, EDR | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | X7b | A40M |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CLK-LX1, CLK-LX2, CLK-LX3 | — |
