Honor X5b Plus vs Honor X80i
The Honor X5b Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 23/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b Plus doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor X5b Plus
Honor X80i
- Overall rating 23/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor X5b Plus vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 9 points higher (32/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (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 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X5b Plus | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X5b Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X5b Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5b Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 X5b Plus (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 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X5b Plus or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i edges out the Honor X5b Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5b Plus and the Honor X80i?
The Honor X5b Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5b Plus over the Honor X80i?
The Honor X5b Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.