Honor X80i vs Huawei nova 9 SE
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Honor X80i
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei nova 9 SE, the Honor X80i scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE leads (84/100 vs 55/100). 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 9 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (56/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Honor X80i (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei nova 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $369 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
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 9 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (56/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Honor X80i (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Honor X80i edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei nova 9 SE leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.