Honor X80i vs Motorola G96
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola G96 leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't.
Honor X80i
Motorola G96
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Motorola G96, the Motorola G96 scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 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 Motorola G96 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Motorola G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 794638 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| 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 | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 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 Motorola G96 is a bit better (37/100 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 Motorola G96 is a bit better (77/100 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 Motorola G96?
The Motorola G96 edges out the Honor X80i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Motorola G96?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Motorola G96 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Motorola G96?
The Motorola G96 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Motorola G96?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use.