{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x8c-vs-zte-blade-v80-max-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T05:13:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X8c vs ZTE Blade V80 Max",
    "answer": "The Honor X8c is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The ZTE Blade V80 Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Blade V80 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 45,999 against PKR 52,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X8c",
            "slug": "honor-x8c",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x8c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-10_52_22-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 52999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-12T05:59:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55.2,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 67.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 77.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Launching in March, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "161.1 × 74.6 × 7.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "174 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate Up to 2800 nits peak"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( MagicOS 9)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB / 8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide) 5 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "35W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE Blade V80 Max",
            "slug": "zte-blade-v80-max-2",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-v80-max-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-11_09_26-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T06:12:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 35.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 97.9,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 31, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.6 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust & Water Resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12 nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP + 0.08 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-x8c",
        "margin": 10.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 55.2,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 35.4
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 88,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 79
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 67.1,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 75.6
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-v80-max-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 100,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 87
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 75,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 50
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8c": 100,
                    "zte-blade-v80-max-2": 97.9
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade V80 Max costs PKR 7,000 less.",
        "ZTE Blade V80 Max packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X8c charges 12.5W faster.",
        "Honor X8c ships with 256 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X8c or ZTE Blade V80 Max?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE Blade V80 Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X8c and ZTE Blade V80 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c is listed at PKR 52,999 and ZTE Blade V80 Max at PKR 45,999. That makes ZTE Blade V80 Max cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X8c or ZTE Blade V80 Max?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X8c uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE Blade V80 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X8c or ZTE Blade V80 Max?",
            "answer": "ZTE Blade V80 Max leads on battery. Honor X8c carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade V80 Max a 6000 mAh cell, with 35W and 22W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X8c or ZTE Blade V80 Max?",
            "answer": "Honor X8c is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X8c runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) while ZTE Blade V80 Max runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}