Honor X80i vs ZTE Blade A53 Pro
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A53 Pro (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A53 Pro doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor X80i
ZTE Blade A53 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- 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 50/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the ZTE Blade A53 Pro, the Honor X80i scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). 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 A53 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 Pro (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 Pro (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 A53 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | — | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.8×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A53 Pro
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A53 Pro
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A53 Pro
- 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 A53 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 Pro (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 Pro (56/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 Pro (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 A53 Pro?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 Pro by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the ZTE Blade A53 Pro?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the ZTE Blade A53 Pro — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the ZTE Blade A53 Pro?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the ZTE Blade A53 Pro?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A53 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.