Honor X80i vs ZTE Blade 20

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 12/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.0mm).

The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 20 points (32/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade 20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?

  • Overall rating 12/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Honor X80i scores 20 points higher (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). 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 Blade 20: The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i ZTE Blade 20
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 303398
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2600 720x1560
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
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 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm
Weight 185 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
ZTE Blade 20
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade 20
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
ZTE Blade 20
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Blade 20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (24/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (56/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

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 Blade 20?

The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 20 points (32/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE Blade 20?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Blade 20?

The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE Blade 20?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.