Honor X80i vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 29/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't.
Honor X80i
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 185g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Honor X80i scores 3 points higher (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (56/100 vs 31/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (77/100 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 50 5G?
The Honor X80i edges out the ZTE AXON 50 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 29/100.
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE AXON 50 5G is a better fit for everyday use.