Honor X80i vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 185g).
Honor X80i
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 185g
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Honor X80i scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (60/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
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In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (60/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor X80i edges out the Sony Xperia 5 III by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.