What's good
What's bad
Verdict
While the differences are fairly small between the two phones, they make the phones suited for specific types of users. The Realme 8 is geared towards higher performance and better visuals whilst leaving out 5G support, whereas the Realme 8 5G is all about 5G capability and affordability.
See full review, specs & pricesWhat's good
- Beautiful design
- Great battery life
- Vibrant display
- Good performance
- Great price
What's bad
- Shutter lag
- Cannot handle graphic intensive games
- Hard to read in direct sunlight
Verdict
Unless you’re looking for the best camera available, the Honor 8X offers a compelling package thanks to Huawei’s smart compromises.
What's good
- Inexpensive
- Large, sharp screen
- Good battery life
- Fast charging
- 5G compatible
What's bad
- So-so fingerprint scanner
- Bad design on SIM tray
What's good
- 128-bit AES encryption
- Spaces
- Granular permissions controls
- Ample storage
- Good battery life
- Bright, clear screen
- Comfortable design
What's bad
- Price
- Mid-tier performance
- Non-removeable battery
- Weak camera