Honor X80i vs Samsung Galaxy A30

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 12/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 185g).

The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 20 points (32/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 12
Design 93
Value for money 95
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 185g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Honor X80i scores 20 points higher (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (95/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A30: The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i Samsung Galaxy A30
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite Samsung Exynos 7904
AnTuTu 241600
Geekbench Single 330
Geekbench Multi 975
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm
Weight 185 g 165 g
Price $220
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Samsung Galaxy A30
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Samsung Galaxy A30
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X80i
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A30
$220
Detailed category analysis
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 Samsung Galaxy A30 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (24/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (56/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (93/100 vs 68/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy A30?

The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 20 points (32/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Samsung Galaxy A30?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy A30?

The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Samsung Galaxy A30?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.