Huawei Nova Y91vsHonor X8 5g

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

Huawei
Huawei Nova Y91
Nova Y91
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Nova Y91's exceptional battery life is its standout feature, providing up to two full days.
The Huawei Nova Y91 offers a solid mid-range display experience with vibrant colors and a fast refresh rate.
The Nova Y91's camera struggles with inconsistent performance and poor low-light conditions, disappointing for a mid-range device.
The Huawei Nova Y91 delivers decent performance for everyday tasks, but struggles with hardware-intensive games and demanding apps.
Honor
X8 5g
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC)
RAM:6GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Honor X8 5G's battery life is surprisingly good, lasting a day and a half with moderate use.
The Honor X8 5G's display is a major disappointment with low resolution and no high refresh rate.
The Honor X8 5G's disappointing camera performance is its most significant and frustrating flaw overall.
The Honor X8 5G's performance is decent but unremarkable, struggling with demanding apps and games.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei Nova Y91
2.40 GHz
Honor X8 5g
2.20 GHz

RAM

Winner
Huawei Nova Y91
8GB
Honor X8 5g
6GB

Storage

Tie
Huawei Nova Y91
128GB
Honor X8 5g
128GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei Nova Y91
214g
Honor X8 5g
194g
Rank
Huawei Nova Y91
#686
Honor X8 5g
Winner
#644
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei Nova Y91
#729
Honor X8 5g
#566
Winner
Design
Huawei Nova Y91
#555
Honor X8 5g
#543
Winner
Display
Huawei Nova Y91
#563
Winner
Honor X8 5g
#645
Performance
Huawei Nova Y91
#685
Honor X8 5g
#486
Winner
Battery
Huawei Nova Y91
#546
Winner
Honor X8 5g
#627
Camera
Huawei Nova Y91
#718
Honor X8 5g
#534
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei Nova Y91
Honor Honor X8 5g
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC)
CPU
4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver
2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460,
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
8
Frequency
2.40
2.20
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 610
Qualcomm Adreno 619
RAM
8
6
Type
N/A
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
128
Type
N/A
UFS Storage 2.2
SD slot
No
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
N/A
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
Ultrasonic proximity virtual sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
Stereo Speakers
N/A
Antutu Score
261000
384000
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v9
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 61% of devices
Overall performance better than 67% 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

Huawei Nova Y91

Strengths

A mid-range smartphone that offers great bang for your buck, with a long-lasting battery and impressive camera capabilities.
The phone's design choice, a gold finish, gives it a unique personality and style.
The screen is pretty good, with vivid colors and a responsive touch experience.
The device performs well in general day-to-day use, making it suitable for casual users.
The speakers are loud and decent, although they can distort slightly when pushed to their limit.

Weaknesses

The camera struggles in low-light environments, which may be a concern for some users.
There's noticeable lag in hardware-intensive games like Genshin Impact, even on low settings.
The phone is heavy due to its large battery, which can make it feel bulky.
There is no SD card slot, which may be inconvenient for users who need expandable storage.
The lack of Google services can be a concern for some users, although workarounds are available.

Honor X8 5g

Strengths

The phone has a glass back that looks nice and gives an old Samsung vibe, like the Samsung A4 or A5.
The battery life is decent with a 5000 milliamp battery.
The internal storage of 128GB is good enough, along with 6GB of RAM.
You can expand the storage further past 128GB, which is a massive benefit.
The phone has 5G connectivity, although it might not be fully developed in all areas.

Weaknesses

The display is underwhelming with a resolution of 720x1600 and no high refresh rate.
The processor is not powerful, but this also helps the battery life last longer.
The display is crap, which contributes to better battery life.
The phone's specs are low-end, making it feel like a Bare Bones device.
Not worth buying at this price point (over 200 Euros) just for the 5G connectivity.
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Huawei Nova Y91

Huawei's latest mid-range offering, the Nova y91, promises to deliver impressive specs at an affordable price. This device boasts a massive 6.95-inch screen, a staggering 7,000mAh battery, and a 50-megapixel rear camera. The phone also features an 8-core Snapdragon 680 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 90Hz full HD Plus IPS panel. With its unique design and bold color choices, the Nova y91 seems to be a contender in the mid-range market. But does it live up to its promise?

Honor X8 5g

The Honor X8 5G is a fairly basic device that fails to impress in several areas. At a price point of over 200 Euros, the phone's specs are low-end and disappointing. The display is a 6.5-inch 720x1600 LCD screen with a pixel density of 270, which is not impressive for its price tag. The camera setup is also underwhelming, with a single 48MP main sensor and two 2MP macro and depth sensors that are essentially useless. The build quality is decent, with a glass back that resembles older Samsung models. However, the plastic frame compromises on rigidity. The phone's fingerprint sensor doubles as a power button and volume rocker, which is convenient but not impressive. The top of the device features a microphone for loudspeaker calls, while the bottom has a headphone jack, charging port, and speaker grille. Internally, the Honor X8 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 480 processor, which is not suitable for its price range. While it does offer 5G connectivity, this feature feels like a gimmick at this price point. The phone's storage options are limited to 128GB with 6GB of RAM, but expansion via microSD card is possible. The battery life is decent, lasting long enough due to the power-saving processor and low-end display. However, the latter also contributes to lower battery life when used extensively. Overall, the Honor X8 5G feels like a bare-bones device that fails to impress in several key areas. For a phone at this price point, I would recommend spending more on a better device with no 5G capabilities but better specs. The benefits of 5G connectivity do not outweigh the drawbacks of a slow processor and poor display. If you prioritize 5G, it's better to spend more money on a device that offers faster speeds and better performance.

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