Fairphone 5 vs Honor X80i
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 25/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 212g).
Fairphone 5
Honor X80i
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (56/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (56/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (68/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Honor X80i?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Honor X80i?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Honor X80i?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.