Honor Play vs Honor X80i
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 8/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't.
Honor Play
Honor X80i
- Lighter: 176g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 24 points higher (32/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 5/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play (56/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play (56/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 24 points (32/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.