Honor X80i vs Honor X8c
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8c leads — 37/100 vs 32/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't.
Honor X80i
Honor X8c
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 185g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (82/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Honor X8c, the Honor X8c scores 5 points higher (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c leads (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c notably outperforms the Honor X80i (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor X8c (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8c is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Honor X8c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 35W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 174 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c notably outperforms the Honor X80i (50/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor X8c (56/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8c is a bit better (82/100 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 X80i or the Honor X8c?
The Honor X8c edges out the Honor X80i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Honor X8c?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor X8c — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Honor X8c?
The Honor X8c leads on camera score (50/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Honor X8c?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X8c is a better fit for everyday use.