Honor 70 Lite vs Honor X80i

The Honor 70 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 21/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).

The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Honor 70 Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Lite
Performance 4
Display 50
Camera 10
Battery 36
Design 57
Value for money 55
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 70 Lite better?

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 194g

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 Lite vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 11 points higher (32/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 70 Lite and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (24/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 70 Lite: The Honor 70 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Lite Honor X80i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite
AnTuTu 992089
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1816
Display 6.5" TFT LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 5W 45W
DXOMark (camera) 58
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 194 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70 Lite
  • 6.5" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 70 Lite and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (24/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (56/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Lite or the Honor X80i?

The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Honor 70 Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 Lite and the Honor X80i?

The Honor 70 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Lite or the Honor X80i?

The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 Lite over the Honor X80i?

The Honor 70 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.