Honor X80i vs Tecno Spark 9
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 9 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 16/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9 doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor X80i
Tecno Spark 9
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Tecno Spark 9, the Honor X80i scores 16 points higher (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Tecno Spark 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 194025 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 868 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 9
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 9
- 5000 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 Spark 9 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (68/100 vs 50/100).
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 Spark 9?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 9 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Tecno Spark 9?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Spark 9 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Tecno Spark 9?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Tecno Spark 9?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 9 is a better fit for everyday use.