Honor X80i vs Huawei nova Y71
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Huawei nova Y71 (2023) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 18/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y71 doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor X80i
Huawei nova Y71
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (25/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Huawei nova Y71, the Honor X80i scores 14 points higher (32/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 45/100). 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 Y71 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Huawei nova Y71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | — | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 Y71 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (25/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (68/100 vs 51/100).
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 Y71?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y71 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Huawei nova Y71?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei nova Y71 — 18/100.
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Huawei nova Y71?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y71 is a better fit for everyday use.