Honor X80i vs Poco C81
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 23/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).
Honor X80i
Poco C81
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Poco C81, the Honor X80i scores 9 points higher (32/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Poco C81 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Poco C81 (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 208 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Poco C81 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Poco C81 (68/100 vs 40/100).
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 Poco C81?
The Honor X80i edges out the Poco C81 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Poco C81?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Poco C81 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Poco C81?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Poco C81?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use.