Honor X80i vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 37/100 vs 32/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Honor X80i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 47
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 5 points higher (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 185 g 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Honor X80i (41/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Honor X80i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.