ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Honor X80i
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Zenfone 9 leads — 56/100 vs 54/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 185g).
ASUS Zenfone 9
Honor X80i
- Lighter: 169g vs 185g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Honor X80i, the ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 2 points higher (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
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In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (60/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor X80i?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 edges out the Honor X80i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Honor X80i?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor X80i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Honor X80i?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Honor X80i?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.