Honor 7C vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $170 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads — 54/100 vs 18/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 5G is faster in AnTuTu (852,518 vs 176,718); the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 205g).
Honor 7C
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Lighter: 164g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $200
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 852518 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Tecno Pova 7 5G scores 36 points higher (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (49/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads (79/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 6/100, Tecno Pova 7 5G — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (49/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Honor 7C (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor 7C | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 852518 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $200 |
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor 7C and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 5G leads Honor 7C by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Honor 7C was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (49/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Honor 7C (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (79/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 36 points (54/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on performance (49/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Honor 7C is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.