The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A98, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X8b, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 680 nits
- Weight
- 166 g
- against 192 g
Oppo A98, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 437,860
- against 250,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 250,000 | 437,860 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | 885 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | 2,034 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 265 Gold cores at 2.4 GHz and four Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold cores and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Silver, Black, Blue, White | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 6.8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 161.1 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 166 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % Best value | 86.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Drop Resistance Class | E | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 5 | — |
Battery
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | D | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 35 W | 67 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 |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — |
Display
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 680 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, AMOLED | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years Best value | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B39, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | X8b | A98 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LLY-LX1, LLY-LX2, LLY-LX3 | CPH2529 |
