Honor X8b vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Honor X8b vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 4500mAh vs 5400mAh battery, $699 vs $429…
Honor
Honor X8b
$699
3categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
5categories won
2 categories tied · 10 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Honor X8b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X8b if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Phone (3a) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3a) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3a) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 compared to $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor X8b vs Phone (3a) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.72" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | — |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 194 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X8b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X8b | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $429Winner |
Honor X8b
Honor X8b turns heads with an ultra-thin 6.78mm body weighing just 166 grams, 2000-nit 90Hz AMOLED screen with Magic Capsule pill cutout, 50MP front selfie spotlight camera, and up to 512GB storage.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh