Honor X80i vs Huawei Hi nova 9z
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Honor X80i
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor X80i scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 19/100). 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 Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Honor X80i (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (56/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- 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 Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Honor X80i (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (56/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
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 Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor X80i edges out the Huawei Hi nova 9z by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use.