Honor X80i vs Huawei nova 3i
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 8/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 185g).
Honor X80i
Huawei nova 3i
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 169g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei nova 3i, the Honor X80i scores 24 points higher (32/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (24/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Honor X80i (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei nova 3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3340 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 169 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Huawei nova 3i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (24/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Honor X80i (88/100 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 Huawei nova 3i?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 24 points (32/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Huawei nova 3i?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 3i — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 3i?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei nova 3i?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 3i is a better fit for everyday use.