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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 33/100 vs 25/100 (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 Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 80 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Honor Play 80 Plus
Redmi Note 17
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 59/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 8 points higher (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 2210 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $185 |
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
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
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play 80 Plus
Price unknownperformance
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 Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Honor Play 80 Plus are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (43/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
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 25/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Redmi Note 17?
The Honor Play 80 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.