Honor X9d 5G VS Realme GT8 (China)

The Honor X9d 5G and Realme GT8 (China) both feature waterproof designs, with each model providing protection against water, but with slightly different specifications. The Honor X9d 5G has an IP68 rating, meaning it is protected against dust and can withstand immersion in water up to a depth of 2.5 meters. In comparison, the Realme GT8 (China) has an IP69 rating, indicating a higher level of protection against dust and water, with the ability to handle immersion at a depth of 2 meters.

In terms of size and weight, the Honor X9d 5G is lighter at 193 g, while the Realme GT8 (China) weighs 209 g. The Honor model also has a slimmer profile, with a thickness of 7.8 mm compared to the Realme’s 8.2 mm. Both devices have similar heights, with the Honor X9d 5G measuring 161.9 mm and the Realme GT8 (China) just slightly shorter at 161.8 mm. The width of the two devices is close, with the Honor X9d 5G at 76.1 mm and the Realme GT8 (China) at 76.9 mm.

The volume of the two phones also differs, with the Honor X9d 5G having a smaller volume of 96.1 cm³, compared to the Realme GT8 (China) at 102.0 cm³. Neither device offers a rugged build or the ability to fold.

The Honor X9d 5G and Realme GT8 (China) both feature OLED/AMOLED displays with a screen size of 6.79″, providing vibrant visuals. However, the two devices differ in several aspects of their displays. The Honor X9d 5G has a pixel density of 427 ppi, while the Realme GT8 (China) offers a higher pixel density of 508 ppi, resulting in a sharper display on the Realme device. Additionally, the resolution on the Honor X9d 5G is 1200 x 2640 px, compared to the Realme’s 1440 x 3136 px, further contributing to the Realme's superior pixel clarity.

When it comes to refresh rate, the Honor X9d 5G offers a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Realme GT8 (China) supports a 144Hz refresh rate, making it better suited for smoother motion, particularly in gaming or high-speed content. Brightness levels also differ, with the Honor X9d 5G providing a typical brightness of 800 nits, while the Realme GT8 (China) achieves a brighter 1000 nits, offering potentially better visibility under direct sunlight.

Both devices include Always-On Display functionality, but the Honor X9d 5G features branded damage-resistant glass, while the Realme GT8 (China) does not have this feature. In terms of HDR support, the Honor X9d 5G does not support HDR10 or HDR10+, whereas the Realme GT8 (China) supports both HDR10 and HDR10+, making it better equipped for high dynamic range content. Neither device supports Dolby Vision, and neither includes a secondary screen. Both have touch screens for user interaction.

The Honor X9d 5G and Realme GT8 (China) offer significant differences in performance-related specifications. The Honor X9d 5G is equipped with 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM, while the Realme GT8 (China) provides more storage at 1024GB and 16GB of RAM. Both devices feature Qualcomm chipsets, with the Honor X9d 5G using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and the Realme GT8 (China) utilizing the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. The CPU on the Honor model has a clock speed configuration of 1 x 2.3 GHz, 3 x 2.2 GHz, and 4 x 1.8 GHz, whereas the Realme GT8 (China) boasts a faster 2 x 4.32 GHz and 6 x 3.53 GHz configuration.

The GPU in the Honor X9d 5G is the Adreno 810, with a clock speed of 800 MHz, while the Realme GT8 (China) uses the Adreno 830, with a faster GPU clock speed of 1100 MHz. Both devices support integrated LTE, 64-bit architecture, and DirectX 12, with the Honor X9d 5G having an OpenCL version of 2 and the Realme GT8 (China) supporting OpenCL version 3. The Honor X9d 5G's semiconductor size is 4 nm, whereas the Realme GT8 (China) has a slightly smaller 3 nm semiconductor size.

The Honor X9d 5G has a maximum memory bandwidth of 12 GB/s and supports a maximum of 16GB of RAM, while the Realme GT8 (China) offers a much higher memory bandwidth of 85.1 GB/s and supports up to 24GB of RAM. The TDP for the Honor X9d 5G is 7W, while the Realme GT8 (China) has a higher TDP of 8.2W. Both phones use DDR5 memory and feature big.LITTLE technology, with both having 8 CPU threads and TrustZone security.

The Honor X9d 5G and Realme GT8 (China) both come equipped with dual-lens main cameras, but they differ significantly in terms of their camera setups. The Honor X9d 5G features a 108 MP primary sensor paired with a 5 MP secondary lens, while the Realme GT8 (China) offers a more complex triple-camera setup with a 50 MP primary sensor, 50 MP secondary sensor, and an 8 MP tertiary lens. Both devices have a 16 MP front camera, but their lens configurations and performance characteristics vary.

When it comes to video recording, the Honor X9d 5G can record in 2160 x 30 fps resolution, while the Realme GT8 (China) supports higher resolution recording at 4320 x 30 fps. In terms of stabilization, the Honor X9d 5G features built-in optical image stabilization, which the Realme GT8 (China) lacks. The Realme device, however, includes laser autofocus, which the Honor model does not offer.

Both phones support slow-motion video, continuous autofocus, and phase-detection autofocus for photos. They also feature manual controls for exposure, ISO, white balance, and focus. While the Honor X9d 5G supports creating panoramas in-camera, the Realme GT8 (China) also includes this feature and can shoot raw images. The Honor device has a wide aperture of f/2.5 for the front camera, while the Realme's front camera has a slightly smaller aperture of f/2.4. Both phones lack front-facing LED flashes and 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

The Honor X9d 5G and Realme GT8 (China) both run Android-based operating systems, with the Honor X9d 5G using Android 15 and the Realme GT8 (China) running Android 16. Both devices come equipped with a wide array of privacy and customization features, including clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. They also share common features such as the ability to block app tracking, use on-device machine learning, and manage notification permissions.

One notable difference is that both phones lack Mail Privacy Protection and Wi-Fi password sharing. However, they offer dark mode, customizable notifications, and the ability to play games while downloading. The Honor X9d 5G also has an extra dim mode and dynamic theming, while both phones support split-screen functionality, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and full-page screenshots. Neither device supports focus modes, Quick Start, or allows usage as a PC.

Both devices also offer features like Live Text, voice commands, offline voice recognition, and the ability to track the current position of the mobile device. They support widgets, have a multi-user system, and come with a child lock. The Honor X9d 5G, like the Realme GT8 (China), is free and open source. The Honor X9d 5G lacks some features found in the Realme GT8 (China), such as the ability to block cross-site tracking, but both phones share many core privacy and user experience features.

The Honor X9d 5G and Realme GT8 (China) differ in several key aspects of their battery specifications. The Honor X9d 5G is equipped with a larger 8300 mAh battery, while the Realme GT8 (China) has a slightly smaller 7000 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging, but the Honor X9d 5G offers a charging speed of 66W, whereas the Realme GT8 (China) supports a faster 100W charging speed. Neither device supports wireless charging or reverse wireless charging.

Both the Honor X9d 5G and the Realme GT8 (China) come with a charger included in the box. Additionally, both models have non-removable, rechargeable batteries, a battery level indicator, and support battery charging without any issues. There is no mention of any unique charging features, such as wireless or reverse wireless charging, for either phone.

Overall, the Honor X9d 5G offers a larger battery capacity, while the Realme GT8 (China) provides faster charging speeds. Both phones support the basic features needed for efficient battery management and charging.

Both the Honor X9d 5G and the Realme GT8 (China) lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on wireless or USB audio solutions. Both devices feature stereo speakers for audio playback, ensuring a fuller sound experience. The Honor X9d 5G supports a wider range of audio codecs, including aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive, but it does not support LDAC or aptX Lossless. In comparison, the Realme GT8 (China) supports aptX HD but lacks aptX, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, and aptX Lossless, making its codec support more limited.

Neither device has a built-in radio, so users will need to use streaming services or external apps for radio functionality. The two devices also differ in the presence of aptX Adaptive, with the Honor X9d 5G supporting it and the Realme GT8 (China) not. Both phones, however, offer stereo sound and support a variety of Bluetooth audio technologies, though the Honor model provides more comprehensive support for high-quality audio streaming options.

The Honor X9d 5G and Realme GT8 (China) share many similarities in terms of connectivity and features, with both offering 5G support, dual SIM card slots, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, a fingerprint scanner, and an accelerometer. However, there are some notable differences between them. The Honor X9d 5G supports Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6, while the Realme GT8 (China) adds Wi-Fi 7 to the mix, providing more advanced Wi-Fi connectivity options. Additionally, the Honor X9d 5G has Bluetooth 5.2, while the Realme GT8 (China) features the newer Bluetooth 6, offering potential for improved connection quality and speed.

When it comes to network speeds, the Honor X9d 5G supports download speeds of 2900 MBits/s and upload speeds of 1600 MBits/s. In contrast, the Realme GT8 (China) significantly outperforms it with a download speed of 10000 MBits/s and upload speed of 3500 MBits/s. Both phones lack support for an external memory slot, a barometer, HDMI output, and a built-in projector, and neither includes 3D facial recognition, an iris scanner, or a stylus.

Other shared features include support for Galileo, an infrared sensor, and a compass. Both devices also have motion tracking and optical tracking disabled. The Honor X9d 5G supports ANT+ for fitness and health device connectivity, but the Realme GT8 (China) does not. Neither device includes emergency SOS via satellite or crash detection, and both are not DLNA-certified.

Both the Honor X9d 5G and Realme GT8 (China) come with a video light, but neither device features sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays. These two devices are quite similar in this category, with no major differences in terms of display technology or additional features like curved screens or specialized display types.

Both phones provide the basic functionality of a video light for better low-light video recording, but they do not offer the premium display features seen in other high-end devices, such as sapphire glass for added durability or curved displays for a more immersive visual experience.

In short, the Honor X9d 5G and the Realme GT8 (China) offer similar features in this miscellaneous category, with the key highlight being their shared inclusion of a video light, while other advanced display technologies are absent from both models.