Honor X80i vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 51/100 vs 32/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).
Honor X80i
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 45/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (83/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 19 points higher (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X80i (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (83/100 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 Ultra (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X80i (18/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (83/100 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 Ultra (68/100 vs 45/100).
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 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X80i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (83/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.