Honor X80i vs ZTE Blade A35
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 16/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A35 doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Honor X80i
ZTE Blade A35
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE Blade A35, the Honor X80i scores 16 points higher (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). 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 A35 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc SC9863A1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- 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 Blade A35 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (68/100 vs 50/100).
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 Blade A35?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A35 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE Blade A35?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.