Honor Play 80 vs Infinix Note 50x
The Honor Play 80 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Infinix Note 50x (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $120 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 50x leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 50x has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Infinix Note 50x is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80
Infinix Note 50x
What makes Honor Play 80 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $140
- Better portability (68/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Infinix Note 50x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 vs the Infinix Note 50x, the Infinix Note 50x scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 50x leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50x leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 — 54/100, Infinix Note 50x — 72/100; 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, the Infinix Note 50x is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50x is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50x notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50x is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 | Infinix Note 50x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 165.4×76.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Note 50x
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Note 50x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 50x
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 and Infinix Note 50x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 50x leads Honor Play 80 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Honor Play 80 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 50x is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50x is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50x notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50x is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 or the Infinix Note 50x?
The Infinix Note 50x is noticeably better than the Honor Play 80 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 and the Infinix Note 50x?
The Honor Play 80 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Infinix Note 50x — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 or the Infinix Note 50x?
The Infinix Note 50x leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 or the Infinix Note 50x?
The Infinix Note 50x leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 over the Infinix Note 50x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Infinix Note 50x (30/100 vs 10/100).