Honor X8 vs Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3): Which One Should You Buy?
Honor X8 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 73.9/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor X8 wins 1 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.


Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedSamsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)7290
- CameraHonor X87860
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryTie8686
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueTie6868
- Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) has the bigger screen6.86" vs 6.5"
- Honor X8 is lighter194 g vs 218 g
- Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) has more RAM12 GB vs 6 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor X8 wins — BeastScore 73.9/100
After comparing all the specs, Honor X8 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Significantly faster wired charging: 22W vs max 0W and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.
Significantly faster wired charging: 22W vs max 0W · Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP
More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 6GB
Common questions
Which is better: Honor X8 or Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)?
Honor X8 leads with an overall BeastScore of 73.9/100 compared to Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) (73.9/100), driven by advantages in Significantly faster wired charging: 22W vs max 0W and Higher resolution main sensor: 48 MP vs max 0 MP.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor X8 and Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3)?
Honor X8 has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) has a 6.86-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do Honor X8 and Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) compare for speed?
Honor X8 scores 72/100 for performance; Samsung SM-S938U1 Galaxy S25 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB (Samsung Paradigm 3) scores 90/100.
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