Side-by-side technical data
Honor X8a vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7
Comparison between Honor X8a and Samsung Galaxy XCover7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor X8a, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X8a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,050 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Samsung Galaxy XCover7, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 401,000
- against 253,700
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Rugged Build
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 253,700 | 401,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 425 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,355 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Silver, Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 10.2 mm |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 169 mm |
| Weight | 179 g Best value | 240 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.6 % Best value | 77.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate, Rugged Build |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.5 m |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Rugged Build | No | Yes Best value |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,050 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
Display
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 90Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, eSIM, FM Radio, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | X8a | Galaxy XCover7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CRT-LX1, CRT-LX2, CRT-LX3 | SM-G556B, SM-G556BU1, SM-G556B/DS |
