Honor Play 8T vs Honor X80i
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 24/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't.
Honor Play 8T
Honor X80i
- Overall rating 24/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 8 points higher (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (68/100 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 8T or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i edges out the Honor Play 8T by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T over the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.