Head to head

Honor X8c vs Realme Narzo 90X

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Mar 2026.

The short answer

The Honor X8c is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Realme Narzo 90X still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X8c is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 57,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Honor X8c takes it by 4.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme Narzo 90X leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Honor X8c leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Realme Narzo 90X leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Honor X8c leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Honor X8c leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Honor X8c leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Honor X8c costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Realme Narzo 90X packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme Narzo 90X charges 25W faster.
  • Honor X8c ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Honor X8c has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Honor X8c uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Honor X8c if…

you care most about camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Realme Narzo 90X if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Honor X8c Realme Narzo 90X
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 Cheaper PKR 57,999
Design & build
Release date Launching in March, 2026 December 16, 2025
Dimensions 161.1 × 74.6 × 7.1 mm 166.07 × 77.93 × 8.28 mm
Weight 174 g Better 212 g
Water resistance Not listed IP65 dust and water resistance
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.8-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2412 pixels Better 720 × 1570 Pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 2800 nits peak IPS LCD 144Hz Refresh Rate, 975 nits Typical Brightness, 1200 nits HBM
Protection Not listed DT-Star D+ Protection
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 610 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 15 ( MagicOS 9) Android 15, realme UI 6.0
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB Better 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot No microSD Supported (Expandable Storage)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (wide) 5 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 50MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, 5P lens, autofocus LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Portrait, Night, Pro, Street, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion
Selfie camera 50 MP Better 8MP, f/2.0, 4P lensPortrait, Night, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Retouch, Screen Fill Light
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, 720p Slow Motion@120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh 7000 mAh (Typical), 6820 mAh (Rated), Non-Removable Li-Po Better
Wired charging 35W Fast Charging 60W Fast Charging, VOOC / PD / PPS Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-Band
Bluetooth Yes 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer Proximity Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Honor X8c or Realme Narzo 90X?

Honor X8c comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Realme Narzo 90X can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Honor X8c and Realme Narzo 90X in Pakistan?

Honor X8c is listed at PKR 52,999 and Realme Narzo 90X at PKR 57,999. That makes Honor X8c cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Honor X8c or Realme Narzo 90X?

Honor X8c scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X8c uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Realme Narzo 90X, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Honor X8c or Realme Narzo 90X?

Realme Narzo 90X leads on battery. Honor X8c carries a 5000 mAh cell and Realme Narzo 90X a 7000 mAh cell, with 35W and 60W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Honor X8c or Realme Narzo 90X?

Realme Narzo 90X is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X8c runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) while Realme Narzo 90X runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.