Honor X80i vs ZTE Axon 40 SE
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 15/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500).
Honor X80i
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Honor X80i scores 17 points higher (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (56/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | ZTE Axon 40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 182 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (56/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (72/100 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 ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 SE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 15/100.
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.