Honor Play 80 Plus vs Redmi Note 17
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $240 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 50/100 vs 42/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Redmi Note 17
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $240
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 8 points higher (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Redmi Note 17 was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Honor Play 80 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Redmi Note 17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi Note 17 (78/100 vs 56/100).