Honor X80i vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 32/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Honor X80i
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 8 points higher (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $349 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (54/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Honor X80i by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.