Honor Play 8T vs Tecno Pova 5 Pro
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 5 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 44/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 8T has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Pova 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't.
Honor Play 8T
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Faster charging: 68W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Tecno Pova 5 Pro, the Tecno Pova 5 Pro scores 6 points higher (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 5 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 8T and the Tecno Pova 5 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Tecno Pova 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | |
| AnTuTu | 567996 | 567996 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 68W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 580 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 168.5×76.5×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
- Main: —
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 8T and Tecno Pova 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 5 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 8T and the Tecno Pova 5 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Tecno Pova 5 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro edges out the Honor Play 8T by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Tecno Pova 5 Pro?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Tecno Pova 5 Pro — 50/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T over the Tecno Pova 5 Pro?
The Honor Play 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.