Honor X6s vs Tecno Pova 5
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 5 leads — 23/100 vs 16/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Pova 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 219g).
Honor X6s
Tecno Pova 5
- Lighter: 194g vs 219g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Tecno Pova 5, the Tecno Pova 5 scores 7 points higher (23/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 5 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (57/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X6s | Tecno Pova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 408000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 13, HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 580 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 5 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (57/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Tecno Pova 5 edges out the Honor X6s by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Tecno Pova 5?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Tecno Pova 5 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Tecno Pova 5?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.