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Upgrade Guide

Should You Upgrade from the Honor X7d to the Honor X8d?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Honor X7d to the Honor X8d.

Depends on You

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you

The Honor X8d is newer than the Honor X7d, and the BeastScore rises from 84.5 to 88.1. The biggest improvements: performance rated 12 points higher, newer snapdragon 6s 4g gen 2 chipset (replaces snapdragon 685), 500 mah bigger battery.

What you gain with the Honor X8d

  • +Performance rated 12 points higher
  • +Newer Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 chipset (replaces Snapdragon 685)
  • +500 mAh bigger battery
SpecHonor X7dHonor X8dChange
BeastScore (overall)84.588.1+3.6 (4%)
Performance score7991+12 (15%)
Camera score8080No real change
Battery score9595No real change
Display score8989No real change
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2New generation chip
Battery capacity6,500 mAh7,000 mAh+500 mAh (8%)
Screen size6.8"6.8"No real change
Refresh rate120Hz120HzNo real change
Main camera50 MP50 MPNo real change
RAM8 GB8 GBNo real change

Upgrade if…

  • You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
  • You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features

Honor X7d vs Honor X8d: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Honor X7d to the Honor X8d?

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Honor X8d is newer than the Honor X7d, and the BeastScore rises from 84.5 to 88.1. The biggest improvements: performance rated 12 points higher, newer snapdragon 6s 4g gen 2 chipset (replaces snapdragon 685), 500 mah bigger battery.

What is the biggest difference between the Honor X7d and Honor X8d?

Performance rated 12 points higher: 79 on the Honor X7d vs 91 on the Honor X8d.

Does the Honor X8d have a bigger battery than the Honor X7d?

The Honor X8d has a 7,000 mAh battery versus 6,500 mAh on the Honor X7d (+500 mAh (8%)).

Who should upgrade to the Honor X8d?

Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day; You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features.