Honor X80i vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 7/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 185g).
Honor X80i
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Honor X80i scores 25 points higher (32/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 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 Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| 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 | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 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 Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 25 points (32/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.