Honor X9e s vs Samsung Galaxy A08 4G

Verdict

The Honor X9e s scores higher in 6 of 6 sections (display, camera, connectivity & features, design & durability, battery and performance), while the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G is not clearly ahead in any section.

The biggest difference is display: 89 vs 41 points.

X9e s leads in 20 fields
Galaxy A08 4G leads in 4 fields
13 ties

37 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	X9e s	Galaxy A08 4G
Overall
Performance	53	35
Camera	51	12
Battery	78	54
Display	89	41
Design & durability	77	51
Connectivity & features	59	23

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: X9e s: 44/100(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 30/100
Chipset: X9e s: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; Galaxy A08 4G: Helio G99
RAM (max): X9e s: 8 GB(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 4 GB
Storage (max): X9e s: 256 GB; Galaxy A08 4G: 256 GB
Process node: X9e s: 4 nm; Galaxy A08 4G: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: X9e s: 50 MP; Galaxy A08 4G: 50 MP
Main sensor size: X9e s: Unknown; Galaxy A08 4G: 1/2.76″
Optical stabilization (OIS): X9e s: Yes(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: No
Ultra-wide camera: X9e s: Yes(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: No
Telephoto camera: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
Periscope lens: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
Optical zoom: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
Video recording: X9e s: 4K 30 fps(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 1080p
Front camera: X9e s: 16 MP(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 8 MP
Front camera 4K video: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No

Battery

Battery capacity: X9e s: 8560 mAh(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 6000 mAh
Wired charging: X9e s: 80 W(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 25 W
Wireless charging: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
Reverse charging: X9e s: Yes(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: No
Reverse charging type: X9e s: Wired; Galaxy A08 4G: No

Display

Screen size: X9e s: 6.79″; Galaxy A08 4G: 6.7″
Panel type: X9e s: OLED(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: LCD
Refresh rate: X9e s: 120 Hz(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 90 Hz
Pixel density: X9e s: 427 ppi(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 262 ppi
Peak brightness: X9e s: 6000 nits; Galaxy A08 4G: Unknown
Resolution: X9e s: 1200x2640; Galaxy A08 4G: 720x1600
Screen protection: X9e s: Aluminosilicate glass; Galaxy A08 4G: Unknown

Design & durability

Weight: X9e s: 196 g(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 197 g
Thickness: X9e s: 7.8 mm(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: 8 mm
Dust & water resistance: X9e s: IP68 + IP69(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: IP5x (splash resistant)
Back material: X9e s: Plastic; Galaxy A08 4G: Plastic
Frame material: X9e s: Plastic; Galaxy A08 4G: Plastic

Connectivity & features

5G: X9e s: Yes(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: No
Wi-Fi: X9e s: Wi-Fi 6(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: X9e s: 5.2; Galaxy A08 4G: 5.3(Better)
USB speed: X9e s: USB 2.0; Galaxy A08 4G: USB 2.0
USB port: X9e s: USB-C 2.0; Galaxy A08 4G: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
NFC: X9e s: Yes(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: No
eSIM: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
Satellite connectivity: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
Stereo speakers: X9e s: Yes(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: Yes(Better)
Fingerprint reader: X9e s: Under display (optical)(Better); Galaxy A08 4G: Side-mounted
3D face unlock: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
Infrared blaster: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: No
FM radio: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: Yes(Better)
microSD slot: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: Yes(Better)
Card slot: X9e s: No; Galaxy A08 4G: microSD

General

Operating system: X9e s: Android 16; Galaxy A08 4G: Android 17
OS updates (major versions): X9e s: Unknown; Galaxy A08 4G: 6
Launch price: X9e s: About 360 EUR; Galaxy A08 4G: About 150 EUR
Year: X9e s: 2026; Galaxy A08 4G: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	X9e s	Galaxy A08 4G
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands	SA/NSA	–
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced	2026, October 22	2026, September 15
Status	Available. Released 2026, October 26	Available. Released 2026, September 15
Body
Dimensions	161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)	167.4 x 77.4 x 8 mm (6.59 x 3.05 x 0.31 in)
Weight	196 g (6.91 oz)	197 g (6.95 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m) Drop resistant up to 2.5m	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)
Display
Type	AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak)	PLS LCD, 90Hz
Size	6.79 inches, 112.1 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1200 x 2640 pixels (~427 ppi density)	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Protection	Aluminosilicate glass	–
Platform
OS	Android 16, Magic OS 10	Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720s & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720s & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520s)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno 810	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	No	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	256GB 8GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60fps
Selfie camera
Single	16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide)	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive	5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	No
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Battery
Type	Si/C Li-Po 8560 mAh	6000 mAh
Charging	80W wired 7.5W reverse wired	25W wired
Misc
Colors	Dawn Orange, Midnight Black, Glacier White	Navy Blue, Silver, Green
Price	About 360 EUR	About 150 EUR
Models	–	SM-A085F, SM-A085F/DS
SAR EU	–	0.75 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)