Honor 80 SE vs Honor X80i
The Honor 80 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 80 SE leads — 35/100 vs 32/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 80 SE doesn't.
Honor 80 SE
Honor X80i
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Honor 80 SE vs the Honor X80i, the Honor 80 SE scores 3 points higher (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 80 SE leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 80 SE notably outperforms the Honor X80i (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor 80 SE (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 80 SE is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 80 SE | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 671241 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1003 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2423 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 7 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×73.4×7.7 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 80 SE
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 80 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 80 SE
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 80 SE notably outperforms the Honor X80i (45/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor 80 SE (56/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 80 SE is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 80 SE or the Honor X80i?
The Honor 80 SE edges out the Honor X80i by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 80 SE and the Honor X80i?
The Honor 80 SE has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 SE or the Honor X80i?
The Honor 80 SE leads on camera score (45/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 SE over the Honor X80i?
The Honor 80 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.