Honor 500 Smart vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads — 54/100 vs 41/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 5G is faster in AnTuTu (854,047 vs 524,785); the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Honor 500 Smart
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 854047 vs 524785
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5260 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Tecno Pova 7 5G scores 13 points higher (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 854047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 5G leads Honor 500 Smart by 38.6% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (79/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G is noticeably better than the Honor 500 Smart — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on performance (49/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.