Honor Play 80 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Honor Play 80 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $120 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 5G leads — 54/100 vs 36/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 5G is faster in AnTuTu (825,080 vs 528,398); the Honor Play 80 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80
Tecno Pova 7 5G
What makes Honor Play 80 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $200
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 825080 vs 528398
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Tecno Pova 7 5G scores 18 points higher (54/100 vs 36/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 — 54/100, Tecno Pova 7 5G — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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 Play 80 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 825080 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 5G leads Honor Play 80 by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Honor Play 80 was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
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 Play 80 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (79/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G is noticeably better than the Honor Play 80 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Honor Play 80 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 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 Play 80 or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G leads on performance (49/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.