Honor X80i vs Huawei Mate X5

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X5 leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5060); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 243g).

The Huawei Mate X5 edges out the Honor X80i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
Huawei Mate X5
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 58
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5060 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 243g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei Mate X5, the Huawei Mate X5 scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei Mate X5: The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i Huawei Mate X5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite Kirin 9000S
AnTuTu 1062256
Geekbench Single 1325
Geekbench Multi 4118
Display 6.6" AMOLED 7.8" Foldable OLED
Resolution 1200x2600 2224x2496
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5060 mAh
Charging 45W 66W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IPX8
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm
Weight 185 g 243 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Huawei Mate X5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Huawei Mate X5
  • 7.8" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 2224x2496
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Huawei Mate X5
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
58
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (68/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Huawei Mate X5?

The Huawei Mate X5 edges out the Honor X80i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Huawei Mate X5?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei Mate X5 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Huawei Mate X5?

The Huawei Mate X5 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X80i or the Huawei Mate X5?

The Huawei Mate X5 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei Mate X5?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for everyday use.