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Reno8 5G vs Honor X9

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

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· 2022

Reno8 5G

$399

79.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery78/100

· 2022

Honor X9

Price on request

79.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.5

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera78/100

Battery80/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Reno8 5G:

✓10g lighter chassis (179g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9600 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Honor X9:

✓Larger 4,800 mAh battery capacity (+300 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.81" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Reno8 5G	Honor X9
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	IPS TFT LCD
Screen Size	6.4"	6.81"
Resolution & Density	N/A	1080x2388 (385 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & 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	Android 11
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	48 MP
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	32 MP	15.9 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	166.07 x 75.78 x 8.05 mm
Weight	179 g	189 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	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	4,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	66W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
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 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes	Yes
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	$399	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Reno8 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Reno8 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Reno8 5G:

More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB · Lighter body: 179g (10g lighter in hand)

When to buy Honor X9:

Larger battery capacity: 4,800 mAh (+300 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 66W vs max 0W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Reno8 5G vs Honor X9

Which phone is better: Reno8 5G or Honor X9?

Reno8 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.5/100 compared to Honor X9 (79.5/100), driven by advantages in More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB and Lighter body: 179g (10g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Reno8 5G and Honor X9?

Reno8 5G is equipped with a 6.4-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Honor X9 features a 6.81-inch display and 4800 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Reno8 5G and Honor X9?

In lab hardware evaluations, Reno8 5G scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Honor X9 scores 78/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Reno8 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Reno8 5G vs Honor X9

Which phone is better: Reno8 5G or Honor X9?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Reno8 5G and Honor X9?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Reno8 5G and Honor X9?

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