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Honor X8 vs iPhone 17e

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Honor · 2022

Honor X8

74/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

Apple · 2026

iPhone 17e

75/ 100

Launch MSRP$599 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS iPhone 17e BETTER THAN Honor X8?

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Honor X8

iPhone 17eWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Honor X8	iPhone 17e	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,005 mAh	+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	22W	30W	30W Max
Main Camera Sensor	48 MP	48 MP	48 MP
Screen Display Size	6.5"	6.1"	6.5"
Chassis Weight	194g	169g	169g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor X8:

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+995 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy iPhone 17e:

✓25g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9400 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $9999)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Honor X8	iPhone 17e
1. Display & Screen🏆 Honor X8 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	OLED Super Retina XDR
Screen Size	6.5"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	720x1600 (270 ppi)	2532x1170 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1,200 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 17e Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 11	iOS 26
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	6 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 17e Wins Camera
Primary Camera	48 MP	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP	12 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone 17e Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	163.66 x 75.13 x 8.68 mm	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight	194 g	169 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor X8 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,005 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	22W wired fast charging	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.1	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 2.0
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$599

Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 17e edges ahead with a BeastScore of 74.9/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 17e ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 82/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor X8:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+995 mAh more)

When to buy iPhone 17e:

Higher overall BeastScore: 74.9 vs top rival 73.9 · Brighter screen: 1,200 nits peak vs 0 nits

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor X8 vs iPhone 17e

Which phone is better: Honor X8 or iPhone 17e?

iPhone 17e leads with an overall BeastScore of 74.9/100 compared to Honor X8 (73.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 74.9 vs top rival 73.9 and Brighter screen: 1,200 nits peak vs 0 nits.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor X8 and iPhone 17e?

Honor X8 is equipped with a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while iPhone 17e features a 6.1-inch display and 4005 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor X8 and iPhone 17e?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor X8 scores 78/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 17e scores 82/100.

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