Side-by-side technical data
Honor X8 5G vs Honor Play5 Youth
Comparison between Honor X8 5G and Honor Play5 Youth: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X8 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Honor Play5 Youth, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 384,000 | 425,100 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 460 cores and 6 × 1.9 GHz Kryo 460 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Silver | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 161.8 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | IPS LCD Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,376 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 391 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | TFT LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, 90Hz, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | X8 5G | Play5 Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | VNE-N41 | NEW-AN90 |
