Honor X80i vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 185g).
Honor X80i
Tecno Phantom 9
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 164g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Honor X80i scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (24/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 164 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- 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 Tecno Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (24/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (95/100 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 Tecno Phantom 9?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use.