Honor X8b vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Compare Honor X8b vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 4500mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $699 vs $1299. Full…
Honor
Honor X8b
$699
4categories won
Xiaomi
14 Ultra
$1,299
9categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 14 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra proves superior overall against the Honor X8b, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 14 Ultra. Choose the 14 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X8b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
14 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 90W charging.
14 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
14 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor X8b provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1299.
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 14 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor X8b | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 522 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor X8b | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | — | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 315,000 | 2,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1460 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor X8b | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 4 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor X8b | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor X8b | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 166 gWinner | 220 g |
| Thickness | 6.8 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68 |
| Build | — | High-strength aluminum unibody, nano-tech vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor X8b | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | — | 4 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor X8b | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,299 |
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)
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
With its Sony LYT-900 1-inch main sensor featuring stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, dual periscope/telephoto lenses, 90W fast charging, and optional Leica Photography Kit, the 14 Ultra is a pure photographer’s camera.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh