Honor X80i vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.
Honor X80i
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Redmi Note 15 Special scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special 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 Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special 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 | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special 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 Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special 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 Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Redmi Note 15 Special edges out the Honor X80i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Redmi Note 15 Special leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.