Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Pop 5X
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 205g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Honor Magic8 scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.