Honor X80i vs Huawei nova 9
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300).
Honor X80i
Huawei nova 9
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei nova 9, the Huawei nova 9 scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei nova 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (56/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 9?
The Huawei nova 9 edges out the Honor X80i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova 9 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Huawei nova 9?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.