Honor 500 Smart vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 41/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 528,398); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 24 points higher (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (68/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Honor 500 Smart by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (69/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (68/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 24 points (65/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.