Honor Play 50 Plus vs Honor X50i
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Honor X50i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X50i leads — 25/100 vs 24/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 50 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 100 MP; the Honor X50i is noticeably lighter (179g vs 199g).
Honor Play 50 Plus
Honor X50i
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 199g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Honor X50i, the Honor X50i scores 1 points higher (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X50i leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus leads (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X50i is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X50i (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X50i notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Honor X50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 35W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 100 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X50i
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X50i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X50i
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 50 Plus and Honor X50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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 — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X50i is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus notably outperforms the Honor X50i (49/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X50i notably outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (76/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Honor X50i?
The Honor X50i edges out the Honor Play 50 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Honor X50i?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Honor X50i — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Honor X50i?
The Honor X50i leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus over the Honor X50i?
The Honor Play 50 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X50i is a better fit for everyday use.