Honor X80i vs ZTE Blade A52
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 9/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
Honor X80i
ZTE Blade A52
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Overall rating 9/100
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Honor X80i scores 23 points higher (32/100 vs 9/100). 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 A52 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | ZTE Blade A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A52
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52
- 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 A52 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (68/100 vs 32/100).
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 A52?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 23 points (32/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE Blade A52?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Blade A52?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE Blade A52?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.