Honor X80i vs Samsung Galaxy M21s
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. 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 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21s doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Honor X80i
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Samsung Galaxy M21s, the Honor X80i scores 9 points higher (32/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 45/100). 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 M21s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Honor X80i (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Samsung Galaxy M21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6000 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, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Honor X80i (46/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor X80i edges out the Samsung Galaxy M21s by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21s — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s leads on camera score (46/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Samsung Galaxy M21s?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M21s is a better fit for everyday use.