Honor Play 3e vs Honor X80i
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 7/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 185g).
Honor Play 3e
Honor X80i
- Lighter: 146g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 25 points higher (32/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- 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, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 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 Play 3e or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 25 points (32/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.