Honor X40i vs Honor X80i
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 15/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't.
Honor X40i
Honor X80i
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 17 points higher (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40i is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X40i | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 X40i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (56/100 vs 18/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X40i is a bit better (81/100 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 X40i or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Honor X40i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Honor X80i?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Honor X80i?
The Honor X40i is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.