Honor Play 80 vs Realme 15x
The Honor Play 80 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $120 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 15x leads — 51/100 vs 36/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Play 80 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80
Realme 15x
What makes Honor Play 80 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $250
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Realme 15x better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 vs the Realme 15x, the Realme 15x scores 15 points higher (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x leads (75/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 — 54/100, Realme 15x — 52/100; 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 — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 | Realme 15x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 and Realme 15x, 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: $130. Honor Play 80 was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (65/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 or the Realme 15x?
The Realme 15x is noticeably better than the Honor Play 80 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 and the Realme 15x?
The Honor Play 80 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme 15x — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 or the Realme 15x?
The Realme 15x leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 over the Realme 15x?
The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.