Honor X80i vs Samsung Galaxy M23
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 31/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Honor X80i
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Samsung Galaxy M23, the Honor X80i scores 1 points higher (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy M23 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Samsung Galaxy M23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 165.5×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 198 g | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
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 Samsung Galaxy M23 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (56/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (68/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Honor X80i edges out the Samsung Galaxy M23 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy M23 — 31/100.
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.