Honor X8vsHuawei nova Y71

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
Honor X8
X8
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
RAM:6GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Honor X8's battery life is disappointing and underwhelming, scoring a 6 out of 10 overall.
The Honor X8's display offers decent visuals but lacks high refresh rate support and impressive resolution capabilities.
The Honor X8's disappointing camera performance hampers its competitiveness in the budget smartphone market significantly overall.
The Honor X8's strong performance makes it a solid choice for users seeking a reliable device at an affordable price.
Huawei
Huawei nova Y71
nova Y71
Processor:Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710A
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Nova Y71 offers impressive battery life, lasting over two days with moderate usage consistently.
The Huawei Nova Y71's display is merely "okay" in terms of quality and price range consideration.
The Nova Y71's camera is average at best, lacking features like OIS and zoom capability significantly.
The Nova Y71's performance is decent but not exceptional, due to an outdated processor and average GPU.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Honor X8
2.40 GHz
Huawei nova Y71
2.20 GHz

RAM

Winner
Honor X8
6GB
Huawei nova Y71
8GB

Storage

Tie
Honor X8
128GB
Huawei nova Y71
128GB

Weight

Winner
Honor X8
177g
Huawei nova Y71
199g
Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor Honor X8
Huawei Huawei nova Y71
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710A
CPU
4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
4x Cortex, A73 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex, A53 1.7 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
12
Frequency
2.40
2.20
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 610
ARM Mali-G51 MP4
RAM
6
8
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
N/A
Capacity
128
128
Type
UFS Storage 2.2
N/A
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
N/A
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Gravity sensor
N/A
Yes
Ultrasonic proximity virtual sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
248639
201500
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v9
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
Overall performance better than 55% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor X8

Strengths

Overall it's a really great phone, the everyday use for the phone is great, really smooth magic ui isn't too clunky.
It has a pretty decent performance, with only a couple of apps that needed to be deleted just because I think games or something.
The camera on the front side is a big improvement in terms of photo quality and weirdly enough I did actually find that I preferred some of the selfies that I took using the selfie camera than selfies that I took using the main camera of this phone.
The everyday use for the phone is great, really smooth magic ui isn't too clunky, there was only a couple of apps that I had to delete just because I think games I think it was that I just I'm never going to use so I just got rid of those.
It's a good phone for home movies taking videos of the kids or your pets or anything like that.

Weaknesses

The camera on the Honor X8 is not as good as the majority of the other budget devices that I've used now for considerably less money you can get the Realme C35.
The ultra-wide sensor on the phone just isn't that great, it's got a very low resolution and a narrow f 2.2 aperture so it doesn't let in as much light there's not anywhere near as much detail as what you'll find on the main sensor.
You have to dig into the camera settings to find HDR mode which is was a bit annoying to me because it is nice to just have that on the camera ready to go when you need it.
The video recording tops out at 1080p at 30fps, which is just box standard budget quality video like what I found with the X7 and even a lot of the Motorola phones that I've used.
The price of Honor X8 is near 200 quid while Realme C35 is considerably cheaper about 150 quid.

Huawei nova Y71

Strengths

A budget-friendly smartphone with a large screen, long-lasting battery, and decent camera.
The phone's display is okay in this price range, with a resolution of 720 by 1600 pixels.
The display has a refresh rate of 60hz, which may not be very smooth or responsive but considering the price it's acceptable.
The phone weighs only 199 grams and measures 9 millimeter in thickness, making it lightweight and compact.
The Huawei Nova Y71 is priced at 749 Dirhams here in Dubai, which makes it one of the cheapest phones with a large battery and screen size.
The phone has a massive 6000 milliampere battery that can easily last for 2 days of moderate usage.
The Huawei Nova Y71 supports 22.5 Watts fast charging, which can charge the phone from 0 to 50 in about 40 minutes.

Weaknesses

The display is not very smooth or responsive due to a refresh rate of only 60hz.
The phone has an outdated processor, specifically the Kirin 710a chipset with a clock speed of up to 2.0 gigahertz.
The camera performance is decent in good lighting conditions but struggles sometimes in low-light situations.
The main camera lacks features like Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) or Zoom capability.
The front-facing camera is an 8 megapixel selfie shooter that can take acceptable selfies and video calls, but may not be the best.
The phone has a plastic body with a glossy finish, which may not be as premium-feeling as some other phones.
The Huawei Nova Y71 has a mediocre camera system compared to other phones in its class.
Read Full Reviews

Honor X8

The Honor X8 is an intriguing budget smartphone that promises to deliver a seamless user experience without breaking the bank. With its sleek design and robust features, this device aims to bridge the gap between affordability and quality. In this review, we'll delve into the Honor X8's capabilities, examining its performance, camera prowess, and software experience. We'll also pit it against other budget contenders to see how it stacks up in the competitive world of mobile phones.

Huawei nova Y71

The Huawei Nova Y71 is a budget-friendly smartphone designed for young consumers seeking a large screen, long-lasting battery, and decent camera capabilities. With a 6.75-inch HD+ display and a massive 6000mAh battery, this phone promises to deliver extended usage hours. However, its performance is compromised by an outdated Kirin 710A processor and a relatively low-resolution display. Additionally, the camera system, while functional, may not meet expectations in certain lighting conditions. This review aims to assess whether the Nova Y71's value lies in its price or its actual features.

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