Honor X80i vs Realme 8
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Realme 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 22/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8 doesn't.
Honor X80i
Realme 8
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 185g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Realme 8, the Honor X80i scores 10 points higher (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 leads (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (40/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Realme 8 (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Realme 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 160.6×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 177 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 Realme 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (40/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Realme 8 (56/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 8 is a bit better (78/100 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 Realme 8?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Realme 8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Realme 8?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Realme 8 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Realme 8?
The Realme 8 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Realme 8?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 8 is a better fit for everyday use.